[Taxacom] mystery mammal

[Tony Irwin]

Hi Taxacomers
I hope someone familiar with S.American mammals may be able to help with
this.
A colleague was in Peru a few years ago and took some pictures of a dead
mammal in the Cordillera Blanca well above 3,500
metres.
The body was nearly 2 feet long excluding tail, and the fur was entirely
black.
I have provisionally identified it as a Hog-nosed Skunk (Conepatus sp.), but
was puzzled at the lack of any white markings.
Does anyone know if Conepatus can be all black?
I can send pictures to anyone who may be able to help.
Many thanks
Tony

Dr A.G.Irwin, Natural History Department, Castle Museum Study Centre,
Shirehall, Market Avenue, Norwich NR1 3JQ, England.
Tel:+44 1603 493642. E-mail: tony.irwin at btinternet.com