Noteworthy Records, Range Extensions, And Conservation Status Of Skunk Species In Texas

This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original journal article Jefferson, Kamren P., Garcia, S. Leigh Ann, Krejsa, Dianna M., Perkins, J. Clint, Stevens, Skyler, Matlack, Raymond S., Dowler, Robert C. (2022): Noteworthy Records, Range Extensions, And Conservation Status Of Skunk Species In Texas. Occasional Papers of the Museum 384: 1-16, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15748660 ABSTRACT Voucher-based specimen records as well as well-substantiated photographic records help inform the distribution and conservation status of wildlife species.

For the five skunk species (Family Mephitidae) that occur in Texas, documenting occurrence records through all available sources is vital to understanding the status of the species. In this survey of records, we report on: rabies-negative skunk specimens submitted to the Texas Department of State Health Services and deposited in the Angelo State Natural History Collections; specimens collected in association with field studies; specimens salvaged either as vehicle- killed animals or from wildlife rehabilitation facilities; and identifiable images from camera-trap studies.