Coati is also known as coatimundi which is said to be derived from the Tupian languages of Brazil. The coati is a member of the family (Procyonidae) in the genera Nasua and Nasuella. They are diurnal mammals native to South America, Central America, Mexico, and the southwestern United States. Coatis can be fierce fighters especially when they are provoked or defending themselves. Their strong jaws, sharp canine teeth, and fast scratching paws, along with a tough hide sturdily attached to the underlying muscles, make it very difficult for potential predators (e.g., dogs or jaguars) to seize them. The species of coati found in Guyana is called the South American coati (Can-Coon) or the ring-tailed coati. This is a member of the raccoon family from tropical and subtropical South America (Guyana).