Taxobox name Pinkskunkclownfish image Amphiprion perideraion.jpg image width 250px image caption regnum Animal ia phylum Chordate Chordata classis Actinopterygii ordo Perciformes familia Pomacentridae genus Amphiprion species A. perideraion binomial Amphiprion perideraion binomial authority Pieter Bleeker Bleeker , 1855 The pinkskunkclownfish or pink anemonefish , Amphiprion perideraion , is a skunkclownfish found in the west Pacific Ocean . It is known to be one of the smaller clownfish . They can be found off the Cocos Islands Cocos and Christmas Island s in the eastern Indian Ocean , and the Indo Australia n Archipelago . ref http animal world.com encyclo marine clowns pnkskunk.php Entry at Animal world ref Image Pink Anemonefish.jpg thumb left Pinkskunkclownfish in the South China Sea References references External links http animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu site accounts pictures Amphiprion perideraion.html Pinkskunkclownfish at Animal Diversity Web Category Amphiprion Pomacentridae stub ca Amphiprion perideraion es Amphiprion perideraion nl Amphiprion perideraion pl Amfiprion z oty zh ... more details
Skunkclownfish can refer to Pinkskunkclownfish Orange skunkclownfish Amphiprion akallopisos Nosestripe clownfish disambig Long comment to avoid being listed on short pages ... more details
Taxobox name Orange skunkclownfish image Amphiprion sandaracinos.jpg regnum Animal ia phylum Chordate Chordata classis Actinopterygii ordo Perciformes familia Pomacentridae genus Amphiprion species A. sandaracinos binomial Amphiprion sandaracinos The orange skunkclownfish , Amphiprion sandaracinos , also known as the skunk striped anemonefish is a type of clownfish that is very bright orange, with a white stripe on the dorsal ridge from the mouth, between the eyes and ending after the dorsal fin . It grows to about 5.5 inches, and lives in the western Pacific Ocean . In the aquarium It is an omnivore , its diet including shrimp , and is best when supplied with an Sea anemone anemone . The minimum tank size for the fish is 30 gallons. References ITIS id 615209 taxon Amphiprion sandaracinos accessdate 6 June 2006 FishBase species genus Amphiprion species sandaracinos year 2005 month November External links http saltaquarium.about.com library blank bl prorgangeskunkclown.htm Information on orange skunkclownfish http www.aquaworldaquarium.com Articles TonyGriffitts ClownfishAnemones orange skunk clownfish.htm More information on the fish Category Amphiprion ca Amphiprion sandaracinos de Oranger Anemonenfisch es Amphiprion sandaracinos fr Amphiprion sandaracinos lt Oran inis skunkinis j r klounas nl Amphiprion sandaracinos fi Nauhavuokkokala zh ... more details
Other uses Taxobox name Skunks image Striped Skunk.jpg image caption Striped skunk regnum Animal ia phylum ... range map skunk genera ranges.png range map caption Skunk genera ranges Skunks in the United States ... badgers , belong to the skunk family biology family , the Mephitidae ref name MSW3 cite book author ... genus Mephitis , the hooded skunk hooded and striped skunk s, two species , Spilogale the spotted skunk s, four species , the Mydaus or stink badgers, two species , and Conepatus , the hog nosed skunk s, four species . The two stink badgers in the Mydaus genus inhabit Indonesia and the Philippines ... with the weasel family, and so the stink badgers have been transferred from the badger family to the skunk ... meaning fox . ref Skunk Online Etymological Dictionary http www.etymonline.com index.php?term skunk ref Physical description Skunk species vary in size from about convert 15.6 to 37 in cm and in weight from about convert 1.1 lb kg spotted skunks to convert 18 lb kg hog nosed skunk s . They have a moderately ... skunk . Some also have stripes on their legs. Image Hooded skunk skeleton.JPG thumb left upright A Hooded Skunk Skeleton on Display at The Museum of Osteology Diet Skunks are omnivorous , eating ..., particularly those of cats, may experience a skunk finding its way into a garage or basement where .... The skunk scratches at the front of the beehive and eats the guard bees that come out to investigate ... ref Reproduction Image Baby skunk.jpg thumb right A striped skunk kit Skunks typically mate in early ... UC Davis IPM ref When born, skunk kits are blind, deaf, and covered in a soft layer of fur. About ... as convert 3 m sigfig 1 . ref http animals.nationalgeographic.com animals mammals skunk ref The smell ... location London, England ref Image Spottedskunk.jpg thumb left Western Spotted Skunk also called ... to make the skunk s appearance memorable. Where practical, it is to a skunk s advantage simply ... with teeth and claws. The singular musk projectile use by living systems spraying ability of the skunk ... more details
Taxobox name Fire clownfish image Amphiprion melanopus Black anemonefish in Heteractis magnifica Magnificent anemone .jpg image width 240px regnum Animal ia phylum Chordate Chordata classis Actinopterygii ordo Perciformes familia Pomacentridae genus Amphiprion species A. melanopus binomial Amphiprion melanopus binomial authority Bleaker taxonomy Bleaker , 1852 Cinnamon clownfish Amphiprion melanopus or fire clownfish is a widely distributed clownfish . It is found in Indonesia , Melanesia , Micronesia , southeastern Polynesia , and the Great Barrier Reef . They are omnivorous , and will eat a variety of meat food items and algae . Behaviour They can be territorial and aggressive, especially as they get older, and particularly to other clownfish . Not Good to eat Description Cinnamon clownfish adults can grow to 12 cm 4.7 inches , and the female is usually bigger than the male. The cinnamon clownfish is a dark red to orange with a mahogany saddle on its back. Juveniles and adults have a white head band, which turns a nice blue with age. Habitat Image Amphiprion melanopus Red and black anemonefish in Entacmaea quadricolor Bubble sea anemones .jpg thumb 200px Amphiprion melanopus Red and black anemonefish colony in Entacmaea quadricolor Bubble sea anemones Host sea anemone s Bubble tip anemone Entacmaea quadricolor bubble tip or purple base anemone usually Heteractis crispa leathery sea anemone occasionally Heteractis magnifica magnificent sea anemone rarely Diet It is an omnivore in nature, but it mainly eats zooplankton. This fish will accept all foods in the home aquarium. flakes brine shrimp mysid shrimp algae References ITIS id 170138 taxon Amphiprion melanopus ... for Amphiprion melanopus Cinnamon Clownfish http www.exotictropicals.com encyclo marine clowns cinnamon.php Cinnamon Clownfish entry at Exotic Tropicals http www.etropicals.com product prod Display.cfm?siteid 41&pCatId 1317 Cinnamon Clownfish entry at E Tropicals Category Amphiprion ca Amphiprion melanopus ... more details
Taxobox name Tomato clownfish image Tomato clownfish Amphiprion frenatus.jpg regnum Animal ia phylum Chordate Chordata classis Actinopterygii ordo Perciformes familia Pomacentridae genus Amphiprion species A. frenatus binomial Amphiprion frenatus binomial authority James Carson Brevoort Brevoort , 1856 synonyms Amphiprion ephippium br Amphiprion macrostoma br Amphiprion melanopus br Amphiprion polylepis br Prochilus polylepis The tomato clownfish , Amphiprion frenatus , is a clownfish that is found in the waters of the Pacific Ocean Western Pacific , from the Ryukyu Islands , Japan , to Malaysia and Indonesia . It is also known as the bridled clownfish , red clownfish , or tomato anemonefish . The adult fish is bright orange red, with one white vertical stripe just behind the eyes, joined over the head. Some varieties have darker coloration or dark spots on their flanks. Juveniles are a darker red, with three vertical white bands and black pectoral fin s. They can grow to 14 cm 5.5 in in length, however the female is usually larger than the male. The eggs are deposited on a flat surface and tended by the pair until they hatch 6 to 11 days . They prefer to nestle in purple sea anemone anemone s such as the bubble tip anemone , Entacmaea quadricolor , or the Sebae anemone , Heteractis ... to introduction into the main tank as it helps to rid the Tomato Clownfish of saltwater borne diseases ... have been known to be extremely aggressive even towards clownfish of other species. For this reason, it is best kept singly or in mated pairs but some claim that it will cohabit with other clownfish ... Clownfish is easy to breed the fry can be fed on baby brine shrimp and rotifer s. References ITIS ... Tomato Clownfish page at Animal World. http saltaquarium.about.com library blank bl prtomatoclown.htm Tomato Clownfish page at Stan & Debbie Hauter guide to Saltwater Aquariums. http www.ramblincameras.com Ipcanfsh4.htm Photo of Tomato Clownfish in anemone, Astrolabe Reef, Kandavu, Fiji , at Walt ... more details
Taxobox name Maroon clownfish image Maroon Clown Fish444.jpg regnum Animal ia phylum Chordate Chordata classis Actinopterygii ordo Perciformes familia Pomacentridae subfamilia Amphiprioninae genus Premnas genus authority Georges Cuvier Cuvier , 1816 species P. biaculeatus binomial Premnas biaculeatus binomial authority Marcus Elieser Bloch Bloch , 1790 ref name WoRMS212768 cite WoRMS author Bailly, N. year 2010 title Premnas biaculeatus Bloch, 1790 db fish id 212768 accessdate 2011 12 23 ref synonyms Chaetodon biaculeatus small Bloch, 1790 small br Holocentrus sonnerat small Lacep de, 1802 small br Lutianus trifasciatus small Schneider, 1801 small br Premnas epigrammata small Fowler, 1904 small br Premnas gibbosus small Castelnau, 1875 small br Premnas semicinctus small Cuvier, 1830 small br Premnas unicolor small Cuvier, 1829 small br Sargus ensifer small Gronow, 1854 small ref name WoRMS212768 The maroon clownfish , Premnas biaculeatus , is a species of clownfish that is found in the Indo Pacific from western Indonesia to Taiwan and the Great Barrier Reef . ref name Coral Lieske, E., and R. Myers. 1999. Coral Reef Fishes. ISBN 0 691 02659 9 ref They can grow up to be about 17 cm 6. 7 in , and as they grow, they become more aggressive towards other clownfish. It is also known as the spine cheeked clownfish , or the maroon anemonefish . It is the monotypic only member of the genus Premnas , although it has been suggested that the taxon epigrammata from Sumatra should be recognized ... . The maroon clownfish likes frozen shrimp and herbivore preparations. Because of its spines, this clownfish ... the fish. Instead, catching with a cup is recommended. The maroon clownfish is one of the larger ... being a mated pair. Do not mix maroon clownfish with any other type of clownfish or bullying will occur ... biaculeatus juvenile.jpg Maroon clownfish image Mclown.1.jpg Maroon clownfish and a Acanthuridae tang ... The Maroon Clownfish. SeaScope, Aquarium Systems, Inc. 22 1 1 3. Category Pomacentridae Category ... more details
Taxobox name Ocellaris Clownfish image Clownfish Amphiprion ocellaris .jpg image width regnum Animal ... Amphiprion melanurus small Cuvier, 1830 small The Ocellaris Clownfish , Clownfish or False Percula Clownfish Amphiprion ocellaris is a popular aquarium fish. It is very closely related to A. percula , the Orange Clownfish or True Percula Clownfish , and often lives in association with the sea anemone Heteractis magnifica , using them for shelter and protection. Generally, Ocellaris clownfish are hardier ... ocellaris.ogv thumb right Ocellaris clownfish in National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth The species Amphiprion ... Premnas. The species most closely related ancestor is Amphiprion percula , the Orange Clownfish. It is thought ... confirms that all clownfish belonging to the genus Amphiprion could withstand the stings of only one type of anemone, after further diverging the 28 different species of clownfish including A. ocellaris ... relationships All clownfish are well known for their habit of using an anemone as a host for protection ... that clownfish will use the anemone s stinging tentacles for protection, and in turn, the clownfish s fecal matter provides nutrients for the anemone. In addition, some clownfish will feed its anemone, further proving that this symbiosis is in fact mutualism. In nature, the false percula clownfish will host ..., clownfish may adopt a surrogate host as opposed to an anemone, such as Euphyllia divisa , xenia coral , etc. Analogous structures File Ocellaris clownfish, Flickr.jpg thumb left Ocellaris clownfish, north Sulawesi , Indonesia Clownfish have many structures which are analogous with other species, the distinctive stripes found on the clownfish can be seen in few animals. Lampropeltis triangulum elapsoidesor ... on the clownfish allows it to be undetected in its surroundings of fluorescent corals and anemones. Homologous structures Image Ocellaris clownfish.JPG thumb upright 1.1 right Clownfish are initially ... clownfish, the title character Marlin s son, and Marlin voiced by Albert Brooks as Nemo s overprotective ... more details
refimprove type fish date December 2009 Taxobox name Allard s Clownfish image Amphiprion allardi.1 Aquarium Finisterrae.JPG image width image caption Amphiprion allardi in Aquarium Finisterrae regnum Animal ia phylum Chordate Chordata classis Actinopterygii ordo Perciform es familia Pomacentridae subfamilia Amphiprioninae genus Amphiprion species A. allardi binomial Amphiprion allardi binomial authority Klausewitz, 1970 ref cite WoRMS author Bailly, N. year 2010 title Amphiprion allardi Klausewitz, 1970 db fish id 212771 accessdate 2011 12 24 ref Allard s clownfish , Amphiprion allardi , is named after Jack Allard by Herbert Axelrod after his visit to Allards Collecting Station in Kenya . It is commonly seen with the bubble tip anemone. References reflist DEFAULTSORT Allard s Clownfish Category Amphiprion Pomacentridae stub af Tweestreepanemoonvis ca Amphiprion allardi de Allards Anemonenfisch es Amphiprion allardi fr Amphiprion allardi nl Allards clownvis ... more details
Taxobox name Sebae clownfish image clownfish mileswu.jpg image width 250px image caption Sebae Clownfish , Amphiprion sebae regnum Animal ia phylum Chordate Chordata classis Actinopterygii ordo Perciformes familia Pomacentridae genus Amphiprion species A. sebae binomial Amphiprion sebae binomial authority Pieter Bleeker Bleeker , 1853 The sebae clownfish , Amphiprion sebae , is a very rare clownfish found in the northern Indian Ocean , which includes India , Sri Lanka , and the Maldive Islands . They can be very aggressive as they get older, like all damselfish . They can grow to 12 cm 4.7 inches . Clownfish are the most popular species to aquarists. They are the most sought after marine fish. These groups of organisms are classified in a hierarchy and are hermaphrodites . The biggest fish becomes the female and the second biggest becomes the dominant male. The remaining fish are juveniles. This species eat large varieties of meat and vegetable based foods. Although it is well known for its shared name with the sebae anemone , it is normally found with the saddle anemone . In the aquarium They are recommended for first time marine tank owners. Fact date February 2007 When kept in an aquarium a minimum of 20 gallons of water is recommended. Reproduction A study using estuarine water was done to look at captive breeding and larval rearing of the species Amphiprion sebae . The male starts courting the female a week before they spawn biology spawn . The male initiates maintenance of the site chosen for habitation . The female enters the nest to lay her eggs. About 300 to 600 hundred eggs are laid. The males usually guard the eggs, which hatch after six to eight days. ref Ignatius et al. 2001. SPAWNING AND LARVAL REARING TECHNIQUE FOR TROPICAL CLOWN FISH AMPHIPRION SEBAE UNDER ... of clownfish a 1 , Amphiprion sebae Bleeker,1853 using estuarine water accessdate , Indian Journal ... on the Sebae Clownfish http www.aquariumdomain.com viewSpeciesMarine.php?id 90 Category Amphiprion ... more details
Taxobox name Australian clownfish regnum Animal ia phylum Chordate Chordata subphylum Vertebrata classis Actinopterygii ordo Perciformes familia Pomacentridae genus Amphiprion species A. rubrocinctus binomial Amphiprion rubrocinctus binomial authority John Richardson naturalist Richardson , 1842 The Australian clownfish Amphiprion rubrocinctus , also known as the Red Anemonefish , is a type of clown fish found in tropical seas of Australia References ITIS id 615208 taxon Amphiprion rubrocinctus accessdate 6 June 2006 FishBase species genus Amphiprion species rubrocinctus year 2005 month November Category Amphiprion Pomacentridae stub ca Amphiprion rubrocinctus de Australischer Anemonenfisch es Amphiprion rubrocinctus fr Amphiprion rubrocinctus nl Amphiprion rubrocinctus zh ... more details
multiple issues unreferenced December 2009 orphan April 2010 The Picasso Clownfish is a Genetic variation genetically variant Tropical fish tropical marine fish of the Amphiprion percula species. This fish has been bred over time to produce a color pattern that is much different than the original. They have been raised to allow the stripes to form irregular patterns. These variations are rare in each batch of Fish egg eggs and therefore demand a premium price. Some of these fish have such a pattern that they are entirely covered in white and are called Platinums. Snowcasso is ia registered trademark belonging to a breeder that raises mostly white A. percula clownfish with dark patterns throughout NOT solid white like the Platinums . References Reflist External links Category Pomacentridae ... more details
Taxobox name Saddleback clownfish image Amphiprion Species.JPG regnum Animal ia phylum Chordate Chordata classis Actinopterygii ordo Perciformes familia Pomacentridae genus Amphiprion species A. polymnus binomial Amphiprion polymnus binomial authority Carolus Linnaeus Linnaeus , 1758 ref cite WoRMS author Bailly, N. year 2010 title Amphiprion polymnus Linnaeus, 1758 db fish id 212781 accessdate 2011 12 24 ref The saddleback clownfish , Amphiprion polymnus , also known as the saddleback anemonefish is a member of the family biology family Pomacentridae . Habitat Image Saddleback anemonefish.jpg left thumb A group of saddleback anemonefish over their carpet anemone home from East Timor . The saddleback clownfish can be found in the eastern parts of the Indian Ocean Indian and the Western parts of the Pacific Ocean Pacific ocean s. Like most clownfish, they are most often observed living in a symbiotic relationship with a host Sea anemone anemone for protection and in the wild are most often seen in association with Stichodactyla haddoni Saddle carpet anemone or Heteractis crispa Sebae anemone . Appearance Color ranges from dark brown to yellow orange with a thick white bar located just behind the eyes. A large white abbreviated saddle shape or slanted white bar across the middle of the fish s body makes it quite obvious to see how it got the name Saddleback ref name fautin1992 Fautin, Dr. Daphne G. & Allen, Dr. Gerald R. 1992 FIELD GUIDE TO ANEMONE FISHES AND THEIR HOST SEA ANEMONES ref . In some varieties, typically those specimens initially associated with Heteractis crispa H. crispa anemone ref name fautin1992 , the saddle shape may extend up onto the fish s Dorsal fin with a third white bar or margin located across the caudal peduncle pictured in taxobox . Melanistic variation ... in an aquarium and attempting to keep either of the species of anemones commonly associated with this clownfish ... these normally centarian organisms often experience in captivity. See also Clownfish External ... more details
Orphan date February 2009 Pierrot Le Poisson Clown ISBN 2 9519138 1 8 lang en Pierrot the Clownfish is a France French children s book by author Franck Le Calvez . Disney lawsuit In 2003 , Le Calvez filed lawsuit suit against Pixar and its distribution company Walt Disney Pictures , claiming that the story and the characters from this book were plagiarism plagiarized in the film Finding Nemo . The author and his lawyer , Pascal Kamina, demanded from Disney a share of the profits from merchandising articles sold in France. Le Calvez and Kamina lost the lawsuit on March 12, 2004 and intended to file an appeal on October 5, 2004 however, to date there has been no further action taken against Pixar on the matter. References http news.bbc.co.uk 2 hi entertainment 3435969.stm BBC News Finding Nemo case delayed http www.telegraph.co.uk news main.jhtml?xml news 2003 12 28 wdiz28.xml&sSheet news 2003 12 28 ixnewstop.html Telegraph Disney copied my idea for Nemo claims French author Category Children s picture books Category Fictional fish child picture book stub ... more details
Taxobox name Orange Clownfish image Amphiprion percula.JPG image width 250px regnum Animal ia phylum Chordate Chordata classis Actinopterygii ordo Perciformes familia Pomacentridae genus Amphiprion species A. percula binomial Amphiprion percula binomial authority Bernard Germain tienne de la Ville, Comte de Lac p de Lacep de , 1802 The Orange Clownfish Amphiprion percula is widely known as a popular aquarium fish. Like other clownfish also called anemonefish , it often lives in association with sea anemone s. Amphiprion percula A. percula is associated specifically with Heteractis magnifica and Stichodactyla gigantea , and as larva use chemical cues released from the anemones to identify and locate the appropriate host species to use them for shelter and protection. ref name Elliot95 cite journal doi 10.1007 BF00350870 author Elliot JK, Elliot JM, Mariscal RN title Host selection, location, and association behaviors of anemonefishes in field settlement experiments journal Marine Biology volume 122 pages 377 389 year 1995 issue 3 ref This causes preferential selection when finding their anemone host species. ref name Lee03 Lee, J. 2003. Amphiprion percula Online . ref Although popular, maintaining this species in captivity is rather complex. The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority regulates the number of collection permits that are issued to aquarium fish dealers who seek this, and other tropical fish within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park . The symbiosis between anemonefish and anemones depends on the presence of the fish drawing other fish to the anemone, where they are stung by its venomous tentacle s. The anemone helps the fish by giving it protection from predators ... . This is known as the Ocellaris clownfish and sometimes referred to as the false percula clownfish or common clownfish due to its similar color and pattern. The easiest way to distinguish the two ... name Buston04 cite journal author Buston PM title Territory inheritance in clownfish journal Proc ... more details
Wiktionarypar skunkSkunk can mean Skunk , an animal Skunk weapon , non lethal weapon used by the Israeli Defense Forces to disperse disorderly crowds Skunk cannabis SkunkSkunk cannabis , a selection of selectively bred cannabis strains, grown often using hydroponics Skunkweed, a name for Polemonium viscosum , a flowering plant in the genus Polemonium Eastern Skunk Cabbage Symplocarpus foetidus , a low growing, foul smelling plant in the genus Araceae Skunk, nickname of Jeff Baxter , American musician and defense consultant Skunk works is a term used in engineering and technical applications for secret black projects Skunk Anansie , a British rock band Matt Sweeney SkunkSkunk , an early band formed by musician Matt Sweeney Skunk River , a tributary of the Mississippi Skunks , a song by Manitoba from their 2003 album Up in Flames Skunked beer , beer that has been exposed to ultraviolet light, like sunlight, too long Skunk rule, another name for the Mercy rule in sports Double skunk , a term used to describe domination in sport after the game has been completed SCO Skunkware , a collection of open source software projects Skunk, a nickname given to supporters of Newcastle United by rival Sunderland A.F.C. fans Skunk.nu , a Swedish social networking website Skunk Train, popular nickname for the California Western Railroad Skunk Rock, another name for ska punk music disambig da Skunk de Skunk fr Skunk he nl Skunk sv Skunk ... more details
File SKUNKCABBAGE MOSS 400X575.jpg thumb The bloom of the Eastern Skunk Cabbage, Symplocarpus foetidus , in the spring, before leafing Skunk Cabbage may refer to the genus Lysichiton Asian Skunk Cabbage, Lysichiton camtschatcense , grows in eastern Asia Eastern Skunk Cabbage , Symplocarpus foetidus , grows in eastern North America Western Skunk Cabbage , Lysichiton americanus , grows in western North America disambig plants ... more details
Skunk weed , may refer to Skunk cannabis , a selection of selectively bred cannabis strains, grown often using hydroponics. Other plants Navarretia squarrosa , California stinkweed Polemonium viscosum , Sky Pilot Symplocarpus foetidus , Eastern Skunk Cabbage disambig ... more details
Orphan date February 2009 Double skunk is a term used to describe domination in sport after the game has been completed. It is most commonly used in the game of cribbage. Within the game of cribbage , most cribbage boards contain both a skunk and double skunk line. If a player does not reach the double skunk line finishes with fewer than 61 points , he or she is said to have been double skunked ref name doubleskunk cite web url http cribbagecorner.com rules winning title Cribbage rules Winning accessdate 2008 05 16 author Cribbage Corner date 2008 05 16 ref Also known as lurched . References reflist 2 Category Card game terminology ... more details
Taxobox name Hooded skunk image Skunkhooded.jpg image caption Hooded skunk status LC status system IUCN3.1 status ref ref name iucn IUCN2008 assessors Cuar n, A.D., Reid, F. & Helgen, K. year 2008 id 41634 title Mephitis macroura downloaded 27 January 2009 ref regnum Animal ia phylum Chordate Chordata classis Mammal ia ordo Carnivora familia Skunk Mephitidae genus Mephitis genus Mephitis species M. macroura binomial Mephitis macroura binomial authority Martin Lichtenstein Lichtenstein 1832 range map Hooded Skunk area.png range map caption Hooded skunk range The hooded skunk Mephitis macroura is a species of mammal in the family Skunk Mephitidae . It can be distinguished from the similar striped skunk M. mephitis by its longer tail and longer, softer coat of fur. A ruff of white fur around its neck gives the animal its common name. It is generally more white dorsally, and black ventrally, but two color variants exist. One type has an all white back, while the other has a black back with two white longitudinal stripes. The hooded skunk ranges from the Southwestern United States to Central America , but is most abundant in Mexico . It is found in grasslands , desert , and in the foothills of mountains , avoiding high elevations. It tends to live near a water source, such as a river. The diet of the hooded skunk consists mostly of vegetation, especially prickly pear Opuntia spp. , but it will readily consume insect s and small rodent s as well. It shelters in a burrow or a nest of thick plant cover during the day and is active at night. Its breeding season is in the late winter and the female bears an average litter of three young. Image Hooded skunk skeleton.JPG thumb left Hooded skunk skeleton on display at The Museum of Osteology , Oklahoma City, Oklahoma . Links http www.mnh.si.edu mna image info.cfm?species id 155 Smithsonian Institution North American Mammals Mephitis ... fr Mephitis macroura ko it Mephitis macroura lv Kapuc nskunkss nl Gekraagde skunk ru ... more details
Image Striped Skunk.jpg thumb 250px Skunk oil is obtained from skunks Skunk oil is an oil that is obtained from the two lateral gland s that run the length of a skunk s back. Skunks store fats in these glands for use during hibernation or semi hibernation in warmer climates. Skunk oil has minimal odor. Citation needed date November 2010 Uses Skunk oil was used by the Native Americans in the United States Native American s as a healing balm or as a liniment . When rendered from the glands, over a low heat, it has the consistency of an Society of Automotive Engineers SAE 10 motor oil and the feel of coal oil when applied to the skin. It gives a warming sensation as a mild liniment would. The early explorers and fur buyers, especially in Canada, found that the oil was a very useful addition to their medical kit s and paid the natives a premium price for it. Production Around the year 1900, the state of Maine produced about 25,000 gallons of the oil annually which sold for about 4 gallon. ref citation journal Fur trade review volume 25 page 517 year 1897 ref ref citation journal The Spatula volume 12 page 32 author Irving P. Fox year 1905 ref See also Portal Animals br References Reflist DEFAULTSORT Skunk Oil Category Animal fats Category Medical treatments Category Skunks ... more details
Skunk is a malodorant , Less lethal weapon non lethal weapon used for crowd control by the Israeli Defense Forces . Deriving its name from skunk the animal of the same name , Skunk is dispersed as a form of mist, fired from a water cannon , which leaves a terrible odor of rot or sewage on whatever it touches. It does not wash off easily and is said to linger on clothes for up to five years ref http www.haaretz.com news israel develops skunk bomb for riot control situations 1.135003 Israel develops skunk bomb for riot control situations , Haaretz , 18 9 2004 ref . First attempts at developing a scent based form of crowd control began in Israel in 2004 Skunk was first used for crowd control in September 2008. According to David Ben Harosh, head of technological development for the Israeli police , the recipe is based entirely on natural organic ingredients, including yeast and baking powder , does not include any harmful materials, and may even be ingested without causing harm. The inventors plan to market Skunk to other forces worldwide. The development of Skunk followed numerous accusations against Israeli forces that they often employ disproportionate force in clashes with Palestinian people Palestinian protestors e.g. using rubber bullets or tear gas , which has led them to seek new, non lethal but effective methods of crowd control. References Reflist External links http www.nydailynews.com news us world 2008 09 07 2008 09 07 israel cops try common scents crowd cont.html Israel cops try common scents crowd control Daily News New York article by BY Matthew Kalman, September ... by Wyre Davies, 2 October 2008. http blog.wired.com defense 2008 09 skunk attack.html Israel Unleashes First Skunk Bomb Wired magazine Wired article by David Hambling, September 21, 2008 DEFAULTSORT Skunk Weapon Category Police weapons Category Incapacitating agents Category Weapons of Israel ... weapons Category Olfaction id Skunk he ... more details
Taxobox name Striped skunk ref name msw3 MSW3 accessdate 2010 01 18 ref image Striped Skunk Mephitis ... familia Skunk Mephitidae genus Mephitis genus Mephitis species M. mephitis binomial Mephitis ... mephitis The striped skunk , Mephitis mephitis , is an omnivorous mammal of the skunk family Mephitidae ... Company. ISBN 0 395 24084 0 p. 65. ref Description Image Striped Skunk Skeleton.jpg thumb left A striped skunk skeleton on exhibit at The Museum of Osteology , Oklahoma City, Oklahoma . The striped skunk has a black body with a white stripe along each side of its body the two stripes join into a broader ... 25 cm , and sometimes has a white tip. The presence of a striped skunk is often first made apparent ... emit a highly unpleasant odor when the skunk feels threatened by another animal. Range and ecology File Striped Skunk not a cat.jpg thumb left Striped skunk The striped skunk is widespread throughout ... Skunk. In M. Novak, J. A. Baker, M. E. Obbard and B. Malloch eds , Wild furbearer management and conservation ... woodlands, grasslands and agricultural lands. The skunk has increased its range with the cutting of forests throughout North America. ref name Godin 1982 The striped skunk is omnivorous and has a varied ... name Hamilton ref name Verts 1967 It also eats bird eggs. Plant matter the skunk eats include blackberries ... by cats or other animals. Pet owners, particularly those of cats, may experience a skunk finding ... fur to protect them from stings. The skunk scratches at the front of the beehive and eats the guard ... Baby skunk.jpg thumb right A striped skunk kit The skunk is crepuscular . Beginning its search for food .... While the male dens by itself, several females may live together. The striped skunk does not Hibernation ... Godin 1982 Most of the striped skunk s breedings occurs from mid February to mid April. ref name Godin ... United States. Cornell University Press, Ithaca, New York, USA. ref A skunk breeds only once a year. ref name Godin 1982 ref name Verts 1967 Verts, B. J. 1967. The biology of the striped skunk. University ... more details
Infobox VG title Punky Skunk image Image Punky Skunk Cover.jpg 256px developer Visit Co. publisher Jaleco USA designer engine released vgrelease NA 1998 JP November 1, 1996 ref http www.gamefaqs.com ps 572526 punky skunk data Release information at GameFAQs ref genre Action game Action modes Single player video game Single player ratings Entertainment Software Rating Board ESRB Kids to Adults small K A small platforms PlayStation console PlayStation media CD ROM requirements input Gamepad Punky Skunk is a video game for the original PlayStation console PlayStation platform. The player takes the role of an anthropomorphic skunk , Punky, who needs to save the world from the evil Wolf Pack. The two dimensional levels are side scrolling , which is uncommon for PlayStation games. The game plays much like Mario and other side scrolling action games however, the game features a set of special tools at Punky s disposal, including a skunk spray, parasailing parasail , a pogo stick , inline skates , digging claws, and a snowboard . Although released, the game was not finished to completion. It remains a collectors curiosity due to the generally unfinished nature of the game and the unfavorable reviews given at the time of release. Reception The March 2006 issue of the gaming magazine Electronic Gaming Monthly issue number 201 has included Punky Skunk in their EGM Retro article Mascot Hell , along with Bubsy , Noid The Noid , Kya Dark Lineage Kya , and Boogerman . ref http www.1up.com features egm retro mascot hell ref The article centered around bad mascots in video gaming history, and explained why they were so bad. For Punky Skunk, they complained that the game s marketing team continually claimed that Punky Skunk had attitude, saying that he was blockquote ...a Generation X skunk with an attitude However, this was far from the truth Punky s attitude had more to do with snuggling kitten s and wearing flower s in his hair. Which means that he was such an abysmal mascot, that his ... more details
Image Striped skunk Freddy.jpg thumb A domesticated skunk A pet skunk is a skunk kept by humans for companionship ... States, pet skunks can be purchased from licensed animal shelter s, non profit skunk educational organizations such as the American Domestic Skunk Association , Inc., or breeder s with a permit ... Health Inspection Service . Baby skunk availability peaks during springtime, immediately following the skunk mating season . Some large fur farming fur farms sell surplus skunks to pet stores. Skunks ... rodents and other pest control pests . Skunk pelts were also used for coats and frequently passed ... and Alaskan sable . ref http vintagefashionguild.org fur resource skunk Vintage Fashion Guild Fur Resource ... skunk parts. The skunk fur market subsequently collapsed. Since then, skunks have been mainly bred ... skunks. In the 1990s, skunk enthusiasts began establishing mailing lists and organized for skunk law ... skunkstuff.htm WARNINGS SkunkStuff Bot generated title ref Skunk care Handling skunks Image Skunk being cuddled.jpg thumb right Skunk enthusiast Jane Bone writes quote The more you handle your baby skunk, the more docile it will be when it grows up. The more you hold and talk to a baby skunk, the more love will come your way from this skunk as it grows. More homes have been cleaned, meals prepared or football games watched with a baby skunk snuggled inside a T shirt tucked into a waistband than you could ever imagine. Being this close to you, the baby skunk will learn that it is great ... SkunkStuff Bot generated title ref To play with a baby pet skunk, it is possible to get on one s hands ... the skunk. They quickly get the idea, and will respond with a sort of cat like rearing up and coming ... as they get older. Bare hands can be used for loving and cuddling the skunk, but a stuffed ... ref As with dogs, spanking or hitting a skunk is not recommended, since it will cause them to become ... they choose a corner, a litter pan with unscented litter can be placed there. If the skunk misses ... more details
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