ungual tuft

US /ˈʌŋɡwəl tʌft/
UK /ˈʌŋɡwəl tʌft/
"ungual tuft" picture
1.

A small tuft of hair or fur found on the digits of some animals, often near the claws or hooves.

:
The veterinarian examined the dog's paw, noting the presence of a small ungual tuft between its toes.
Some species of rodents have prominent ungual tufts that help them grip surfaces.