Patagonian Weasel vs Running Coua

Lyncodon patagonicus compared with Coua cursor

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Patagonian Weasel	Running Coua
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Cuculiformes (Cuculiformes)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Cuculidae
Genus	Lyncodon	Coua
Species	Lyncodon patagonicus	Coua cursor

Evolutionary Relationship

Patagonian Weasel and Running Coua share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Patagonian Weasel

LC — Least Concern

Running Coua

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Patagonian Weasel	Running Coua
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Patagonian Weasel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Running Coua

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.