Fauna Flora Photography

Raccoon Procyon lotor

Native to North America widely distributed in deciduous, mixed forests and due to its adaptability extending into urban areas. Nocturnal and omnivorous eating invertebrates, vertebrates and plants.

Specs

Length60-95cm
Weight6-15kg

Common Names

GermanWaschbär
EnglishRaccoon
FrenchRaton laveur
SpanishMapache boreal

Taxonomy

OrderCarnivora
FamilyProcyonidae
SpeciesProcyon lotor

How to Identify

Its mask and the white rings along the tail are distinctive characteristics.

Raccoon (Procyon lotor) - Parc Angrignon - 2022-04-10
Raccoon (Procyon lotor) - Parc Mont-Royal - 2015-06-07
Raccoon (Procyon lotor) - Parc Mont-Royal - 2015-04-05
Raccoon (Procyon lotor) - Parc Mont-Royal - 2014-04-12

Where and When to Spot

Can be observed in all larger parks around Montreal. Although nocturnal, especially during spring also active during day.

SpringSummerFallWinter
Jardin Botanique de Montréal x - - -
Parc Angrignon x - - -
Parc Nature Pointe aux Prairies x - - -
Parc de la Frayère x - - -

Where and when a species has been observed, identified, and recorded.


Last updated on 2023-12-15. Written and regularly updated by Karl-Heinz Müller, Dipl. Natw. ETH, Biology. With 10 years of experience in wildlife photography, Karl-Heinz shares first-hand, on-site collected observations, photos and videos from his frequent visits to parks in the Montreal area.