European Mink vs Guianan Neacomys

Mustela lutreola compared with Neacomys guianae

Key Differences

• European Mink is Extinct while Guianan Neacomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	European Mink	Guianan Neacomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Cricetidae
Genus	Mustela	Neacomys
Species	Mustela lutreola	Neacomys guianae

Evolutionary Relationship

European Mink and Guianan Neacomys share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

European Mink

EX — Extinct

Guianan Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	European Mink	Guianan Neacomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

European Mink

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries).

Guianan Neacomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.