Iltis, Waldiltis vs

Mustela putorius compared with Phormidium ornatum

Key Differences

• Iltis, Waldiltis is Vulnerable while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Iltis, Waldiltis
Kingdom	Animalia (Tier)	Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Cyanobacteria (Cyanobakterien)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Cyanobacteriia
Order	Carnivora (Raubtiere)	Cyanobacteriales
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Oscillatoriaceae
Genus	Mustela	Phormidium
Species	Mustela putorius	Phormidium ornatum

Conservation Status

Iltis, Waldiltis

VU — Vulnerable

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Iltis, Waldiltis
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.

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Sweden and Taiwan.

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.

Phormidium ornatum is a filamentous cyanobacterium in the family Phormidiaceae, named for its ornate or decorative appearance. It forms mats and biofilms on moist surfaces including rock, soil, and freshwater substrates. Its conservation status is not evaluated.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇸🇪 Sweden