Mittelamerikanisches Katzenfrett vs Iltis, Waldiltis

Bassariscus sumichrasti compared with Mustela putorius

Key Differences

• Mittelamerikanisches Katzenfrett is Least Concern while Iltis, Waldiltis is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mittelamerikanisches Katzenfrett	Iltis, Waldiltis
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order same	Carnivora (Raubtiere)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Procyonidae (Raccoons)	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Bassariscus	Mustela
Species	Bassariscus sumichrasti	Mustela putorius

Evolutionary Relationship

Mittelamerikanisches Katzenfrett and Iltis, Waldiltis share a common ancestor at the Order level: Carnivora. (Raubtiere)

Conservation Status

Mittelamerikanisches Katzenfrett

LC — Least Concern

Iltis, Waldiltis

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mittelamerikanisches Katzenfrett	Iltis, Waldiltis
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mittelamerikanisches Katzenfrett

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Iltis, Waldiltis

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.

Mittelamerikanisches Katzenfrett

The Cacomistle (Bassariscus sumichrasti) is a species in the genus Bassariscus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Iltis, Waldiltis

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.