Iltis, Waldiltis vs Variable Flying Fox

Mustela putorius compared with Pteropus hypomelanus

Key Differences

• Iltis, Waldiltis is Vulnerable while Variable Flying Fox is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Iltis, Waldiltis	Variable Flying Fox
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Carnivora (Raubtiere)	Chiroptera (Fledertiere)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Pteropodidae (Fruit Bats)
Genus	Mustela	Pteropus (Flying Foxes)
Species	Mustela putorius	Pteropus hypomelanus

Evolutionary Relationship

Iltis, Waldiltis and Variable Flying Fox share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Iltis, Waldiltis

VU — Vulnerable

Variable Flying Fox

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Iltis, Waldiltis	Variable Flying Fox
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.

Variable Flying Fox

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.