Olingo (Bassaricyon gabbii)

Also known as:	bushy-tailed olingo
French:	Cataquil
Spanish:	Chosna Pericote, Cuchumbi, Lingo, Olingo De Occidente

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Mammalia
Order	Carnivora
Family	Procyonidae
Genus	Bassaricyon (1)

Top facts

• Typically feeding on fruit and flowers, the olingo has also been known to consume insects and small vertebrates.
• The olingo is often confused with the closely related kinkajou, due to its similar appearance and behaviour.
• A tree dwelling species, the olingo is believed to be most active at night.
• The olingo can be found in Central and South America.

The olingo is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List (1) and is listed on Appendix III of CITES (2).

Information on the olingo (Bassaricyon gabbii) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.

This information is awaiting authentication by a species expert, and will be updated as soon as possible. If you are able to help please contact:
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1. IUCN Red List (July, 2012)
   http://www.iucnredlist.org
2. CITES (July, 2011)
   http://www.cites.org/