Durango juniper vs Iltis, Waldiltis

Juniperus durangensis compared with Mustela putorius

Key Differences

• Durango juniper is Least Concern while Iltis, Waldiltis is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Durango juniper	Iltis, Waldiltis
Kingdom	Plantae (Pflanzen)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum	Coniferophyta (Conifers)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Pinopsida (Conifers)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Pinales (Koniferen)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Cupressaceae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Juniperus	Mustela
Species	Juniperus durangensis	Mustela putorius

Conservation Status

Durango juniper

LC — Least Concern

Iltis, Waldiltis

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Durango juniper	Iltis, Waldiltis
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Durango juniper

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

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.

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.