European polecat vs Holly Leaf Split

Mustela putorius compared with Lophodermium neesii

Key Differences

• European polecat is Vulnerable while Holly Leaf Split is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	European polecat	Holly Leaf Split
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Leotiomycetes (Leotiomycetes)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Rhytismatales (Rhytismatales)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Rhytismataceae
Genus	Mustela	Lophodermium
Species	Mustela putorius	Lophodermium neesii

Conservation Status

European polecat

VU — Vulnerable

Holly Leaf Split

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	European polecat	Holly Leaf Split
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

European polecat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (10 countries) and South America (Brazil, Colombia). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Holly Leaf Split

European polecat

European polecat (Mustela putorius) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.