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Tropical rainforest mammal from Central/South America in the raccoon family. Prehensile tail, large eyes, nocturnal, and loves sweets.
The kinkajou (Potos flavus) is an arboreal mammal of the family Procyonidae, native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. Adults measure 40–60 cm in body length with a prehensile tail of 40–55 cm, and weigh 1.4–4.6 kg. Their prehensile tail functions as a fifth limb, allowing agile movement through the forest canopy. Their golden-brown fur, large forward-facing eyes, and long tongue (used for extracting nectar and honey) give them an endearing appearance. Kinkajous can become remarkably affectionate with their owners but retain unpredictable wild behaviors, including sudden biting; they are not suitable for inexperienced exotic pet keepers. Housing requires an extremely large, vertically oriented enclosure (minimum 2 m height) with branches, ropes, and perches. Diet is primarily frugivorous: tropical fruits, honey, nectar, and occasional insects. Optimal temperature is 24–30 °C. They are among the longer-lived small exotics, with captive lifespans of 20–25 years. Specialized veterinary care is essential.
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產地
Central and South America (tropical rainforests)
壽命
20-25 years
體型
40-60cm / 1.4-4.6kg
溫度
18〜26℃
濕度
40〜60%
Fruit, honey, nectar, insects, specialized feed
Large enclosure needed. Install climbing trees and shelves
Fruit-based diet. Enjoys honey and nectar. Balance nutrients
25-30°C optimal. Tropical — winter heating essential
Nocturnal and vocal. May require local permits to keep
Advanced. 這是一個高級難度的物種。需要專業設備和精確環境控制的高級飼養技能。
Kinkajou的理想溫度為18〜26℃。推薦濕度為40〜60%。避免溫度驟變,保持穩定的環境。
Kinkajou的平均壽命為20-25 years。透過適當的護理和營養,牠們可以長壽健康地生活。
Kinkajou成年後通常可達40-60cm / 1.4-4.6kg。大小可能因飼養條件和個體遺傳而異。
Kinkajou的食物為:Fruit, honey, nectar, insects, specialized feed。目標是適當的餵食頻率和均衡的飲食。
Kinkajou的價格因品系、大小和血統而有很大差異。請查看我們的市場價格頁面獲取最新價格資訊。
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