Ringtail is a small North American mammal of the raccoon family. It is also called ring-tailed cat. The ringtail has a slender, grayish-tan body and a long, bushy tail with white and black bands. The animal measures 25 to 32 inches (64 to 81 centimeters) long, including the tail, which is 12 to 17 inches (30 to 43 centimeters) long. Ringtails have large eyes ringed with black; whitish facial fur; large, pointed ears; and catlike feet.