Iltis, Waldiltis vs Mähnenwolf

Mustela putorius compared with Chrysocyon brachyurus

Key Differences

• Iltis, Waldiltis is Vulnerable while Mähnenwolf is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Iltis, Waldiltis	Mähnenwolf
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)	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Mustela	Chrysocyon
Species	Mustela putorius	Chrysocyon brachyurus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Iltis, Waldiltis

VU — Vulnerable

Mähnenwolf

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Iltis, Waldiltis	Mähnenwolf
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

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.

Mähnenwolf

Habitat

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.