The coatis are medium-sized mammals, which live in different habitats of the south, central and North America. Coatis eat different types of insects, rodents, reptiles, fruits, and nuts. The scientific name of the coati is Nasua and belongs to the family Procyonidae. They often called coatimundi or coatimundi and are closely related to the racoons. They are found in tropical regions of South America, from Colombia and Venezuela to Uruguay, as well as in northern parts of Argentina.