The crab-eating raccoon is a species of raccoon native to Central and South America. They resemble their northern cousin, the common raccoon, in having a bushy ringed tail and “bandit mask” of fur around the eyes. Unlike the common raccoon, the hair on the nape of their neck points towards the head, rather than the back. Crab-eating raccoons are well adapted to an arboreal lifestyle having sharp and narrow claws. They are also adapted for a diet of hard-shelled food, having large cheek teeth, with broad, rounded cusps. Their fur is brownish-grey in color, and legs and feet are dark brown and slender. The tail is bushy and has pale and dark rings. Males are usually larger than females.

Crab-eating raccoons are omnivores and eat crab, lobster, crayfish and other crustaceans and shellfish, such as oysters and clams. Their diet also included small amphibians, turtle eggs, and fruits.

South American Crab Eating Raccoons are not legal to own in Wyoming without the proper permitting in place prior to possession.