Nerz vs Variable Darner

Mustela lutreola compared with Aeshna interrupta

Key Differences

• Nerz is Extinct while Variable Darner is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Nerz	Variable Darner
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Insecta (Insekten)
Order	Carnivora (Raubtiere)	Odonata (Libellen)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Aeshnidae
Genus	Mustela	Aeshna
Species	Mustela lutreola	Aeshna interrupta

Evolutionary Relationship

Nerz and Variable Darner share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Tier)

Conservation Status

Nerz

EX — Extinct

Variable Darner

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Nerz	Variable Darner
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).

Variable Darner

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in United States.