Definition
cacomixl
noun
- A small carnivorous mammal of Mexico and the southwestern United States, resembling a coati but smaller, with a long tail and grayish-brown fur.
Usage: Also called coatimundi or tejón; Zoological term
Examples
- The cacomixl is native to the tropical forests of Mexico.
- Researchers observed a cacomixl foraging for insects in the undergrowth.
- The cacomixl's long tail helps it balance while climbing trees.
- In some regions, the cacomixl is hunted for its fur.