Nerz vs Margay

Mustela lutreola compared with Leopardus wiedii

Key Differences

• Nerz is Extinct while Margay is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Nerz	Margay
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	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Felidae (Cats)
Genus	Mustela	Leopardus
Species	Mustela lutreola	Leopardus wiedii

Evolutionary Relationship

Nerz and Margay share a common ancestor at the Order level: Carnivora. (Raubtiere)

Conservation Status

Nerz

EX — Extinct

Margay

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Nerz	Margay
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Nerz

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries).

Margay

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.