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Olingos
Bassaricyon
The genus Bassaricyon consists of small Neotropical procyonids, popularly known as olingos (), relatives of the raccoon. They are native to the rainforests of Central and South America from Nicaragua to Peru. They are arboreal and nocturnal, and live at elevations from sea level to 2,750 m (9,020 ft). Olingos closely resemble another procyonid, the kinkajou, in morphology and habits; though they lack prehensile tails and extrudable tongues, have more extended muzzles, and possess anal scent glands. However, the two genera are not sisters. They also resemble galagos and certain lemurs.
4 branches of this genus, most-observed first · about 4 known species

Northern Olingo
speciesBassaricyon gabbii

Olinguito
speciesBassaricyon neblina

Western Lowland Olingo
speciesBassaricyon medius

Eastern Lowland Olingo
speciesBassaricyon alleni
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