Patagonian Weasel vs Variable Dancer

Lyncodon patagonicus compared with Argia fumipennis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Patagonian Weasel	Variable Dancer
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Odonata (Odonata)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Coenagrionidae
Genus	Lyncodon	Argia
Species	Lyncodon patagonicus	Argia fumipennis

Evolutionary Relationship

Patagonian Weasel and Variable Dancer share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Patagonian Weasel

LC — Least Concern

Variable Dancer

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Patagonian Weasel	Variable Dancer
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Patagonian Weasel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Variable Dancer

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in United States.