American carnivore (5)

I believe the answer is:

coati

(Other definitions for coati that I've seen before include "Oi cat ! (anag.)" , "omnivorous mammal" , "S. and Central American raccoon-like animal" , "carnivore from South America" , "Kind of raccoon" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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