Amazon weasel vs Key lime
Mustela africana compared with Citrus aurantiifolia
Key Differences
- Amazon weasel is Least Concern while Key lime is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Amazon weasel | Key lime |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Carnivora (Carnivorans) | Sapindales (Sapindales) |
| Family | Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters) | Rutaceae |
| Genus | Mustela | Citrus |
| Species | Mustela africana | Citrus aurantiifolia |
Conservation Status
Amazon weasel
LC — Least ConcernKey lime
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Amazon weasel | Key lime |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Amazon weasel
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Key lime
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (United Kingdom), North America (Costa Rica, Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Peru).
Amazon weasel
The Amazon weasel (Mustela africana) is a species in the genus Mustela. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Key lime
No description available.
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