Canadian lynx vs European Mink

Lynx canadensis compared with Mustela lutreola

Key Differences

• Canadian lynx is Least Concern while European Mink is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Canadian lynx	European Mink
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Felidae (Cats)	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Lynx	Mustela
Species	Lynx canadensis	Mustela lutreola

Evolutionary Relationship

Canadian lynx and European Mink share a common ancestor at the Order level: Carnivora. (Carnivorans)

Conservation Status

Canadian lynx

LC — Least Concern

European Mink

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Canadian lynx	European Mink
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Canadian lynx

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in United States.

European Mink

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries).

Canadian lynx

The Canadian lynx (Lynx canadensis) is a species in the genus Lynx. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.