Amazon weasel vs Steinadler
Mustela africana compared with Aquila chrysaetos
Key Differences
- Amazon weasel is Least Concern while Steinadler is Near Threatened.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Amazon weasel | Steinadler |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Tier) | Animalia (Tier) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (Chordatiere) | Chordata (Chordatiere) |
| Class | Mammalia (Säugetiere) | Aves (Vögel) |
| Order | Carnivora (Raubtiere) | Accipitriformes (Greifvögel) |
| Family | Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters) | Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Genus | Mustela | Aquila (True Eagles) |
| Species | Mustela africana | Aquila chrysaetos |
Evolutionary Relationship
Amazon weasel and Steinadler share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordatiere)
Conservation Status
Amazon weasel
LC — Least ConcernSteinadler
NT — Near ThreatenedPopulation: ~300.0K
Trend: Stable →
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | Amazon weasel | Steinadler |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | Carnivore |
| Average Lifespan | — | 30 years |
| Average Length | — | 85 cm |
| Average Weight | — | 5.0 kg |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Amazon weasel
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Steinadler
Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.
Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
Amazon weasel
The Amazon weasel (Mustela africana) is a species in the genus Mustela. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Steinadler
Among the most powerful and widely distributed raptors in the world, golden eagles have wingspans reaching 2.2 meters and inhabit mountainous terrain across the Northern Hemisphere. Supreme aerial hunters, they use soaring flight and steep dives at speeds over 200 km/h to capture rabbits, hares, ground squirrels, and occasionally young deer and foxes. In many cultures they have been central to falconry traditions spanning millennia.
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