Key Identification Features
- This species is characterized by a long black and white ringed tail marked with 14–16 stripes, and the tail is approximately the same length as the ringtail's body.
- Description: The olinguito (Bassaricyon neblina) is distinct from other species in its genus, which are commonly called olingos, and also distinct from the kinkajou.
- This text describes the physical characteristics, distinguishing features, range and habitat of the kinkajou, which has the scientific name Potos flavus (Schreber, 1774).
- Cacomistles can also be distinguished by their faded tail markings and distinctly pointed ear tips.
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