Andean Ring-Tailed Coati

Interesting shot. I quite like coatis. It is a South American coati (not Andean aka Mountain, the mistakes in a few zoos is discussed here: http://www.zoochat.com/2/exhibit-coatimundi-166578/index2.html#post415292)

Correct, not a mountain coati, but probably the Andean subspecies (montanus).

N. n. montana (nasua is femininum, i.e. -a) is a deeply colored subspecies of east Andean cloud forests and adjacent foothills, comparable in color to west Amazonian subspcies. Quite unlike the drier region subspecies (e.g. nominate, spadicea) with pale color like the individual on this photo. Lots of variations, but overall coatis follow Gloger's rule.

Thanks for the correction. Looks like I need to read up on Gloger's rule.