what is the raccoons scientific name
Procyon is a genus of nocturnal mammals, comprising three species commonly known as raccoons, in the family Procyonidae.The most familiar species, the common raccoon (P. lotor), is often known simply as the raccoon, as the two other raccoon species in the genus are native only to the tropics and less well known.lthough there is some variation depending on species, raccoons range from 20â40 inches (51â102 cm) in length (including the tail) and weigh between 10 and 35 lb (4.5 and 15.9 kg).