Class Mammalia Linnaeus, 1758 - mammals
   Subclass Theria Parker & Haswell, 1897
     Order Carnivora Bowdich, 1821 - carnivores
       Suborder Caniformia Kretzoi, 1943
         Family Mephitidae Bonaparte, 1845
           1 Genus Conepatus Gray, 1837 - hog-nosed skunks
           2 Genus Mephitis Geoffroy & Cuvier, 1795 - striped skunk and hooded skunk
           3 Genus Mydaus Cuvier, 1821 - stink badgers
           4 Genus Spilogale Gray, 1865 - spotted skunks