Nerz
Mustela lutreola
Extinct
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Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found across Europe (6 countries).
Conservation Status
EX
Extinct
Full Taxonomy
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Visón Europeo
French
Vison d'Europe
German
Nerz
Russian
Evropeyskaya norka
Similar Species in Mustela
Amerikanische Nerz, Amerikanische Mink
Mustela vison
Not Evaluated
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Hermelin, Grosse Wiesel
Mustela erminea
Vulnerable
Iltis, Waldiltis
Mustela putorius
Vulnerable
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Mauswiesel
Mustela nivalis
Near Threatened
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Schwarzfußiltis
Mustela nigripes
Endangered
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Sibirisches Wiesel
Mustela sibirica
Least Concern
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Steppeniltis
Mustela eversmanii
Least Concern
Amazon weasel
Mustela africana
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Nerz?
The scientific name of Nerz is Mustela lutreola. It belongs to the genus Mustela.
What is the conservation status of Nerz?
Nerz (Mustela lutreola) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Nerz live?
Nerz is found in Found across Europe (6 countries).. Countries include Belgium, France, Netherlands, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom.
What family does Nerz belong to?
Nerz (Mustela lutreola) belongs to the genus Mustela, which is part of the taxonomic family Mustelidae.
What kingdom does Nerz belong to?
Nerz (Mustela lutreola) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Nerz?
The closest relatives of Nerz in the genus Mustela include Amerikanische Nerz, Amerikanische Mink, Hermelin, Grosse Wiesel, Iltis, Waldiltis, Mauswiesel, Schwarzfußiltis.
Genus Mustela — 15 Species
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NE
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VU
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VU
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NT
EN
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LC
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LC
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VU
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LC
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LC
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NT
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LC
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LC
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LC
Amerikanische Nerz, Amerikanische Mink
Mustela vison
Hermelin, Grosse Wiesel
Mustela erminea
Iltis, Waldiltis
Mustela putorius
Mauswiesel
Mustela nivalis
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EX
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Nerz
Mustela lutreola
Schwarzfußiltis
Mustela nigripes
Sibirisches Wiesel
Mustela sibirica
Steppeniltis
Mustela eversmanii
Colombian Weasel
Mustela felipei
Long-tailed Weasel
Mustela frenata
Malaysian Weasel
Mustela nudipes
Japanese Weasel
Mustela itatsi
Yellow-bellied Weasel
Mustela kathiah
Indonesian Mountain Weasel
Mustela lutreolina
Amazon weasel
Mustela africana
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