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Mauswiesel

Mustela nivalis

Near Threatened

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least weasel (Mustela nivalis) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, tundra, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Australasia and Oceanian and Palearctic realms.

Widely distributed across Africa (Sao Tome and Principe), Asia (Cyprus), Europe (11 countries), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇹 Italy 🇲🇹 Malta 🇪🇸 Spain 🇳🇿 New Zealand

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Mammalia (Säugetiere)

Order

Carnivora (Raubtiere)

Family

Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)

Genus

Mustela

Species

Mustela nivalis (Mauswiesel)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Comadreja

French belette

German Mauswiesel

Similar Species in Mustela

Amerikanische Nerz, Amerikanische Mink

Mustela vison

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mauswiesel?

The scientific name of Mauswiesel is Mustela nivalis. It belongs to the genus Mustela.

What is the conservation status of Mauswiesel?

Mauswiesel (Mustela nivalis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Mauswiesel live?

Mauswiesel is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Sao Tome and Principe), Asia (Cyprus), Europe (11 countries), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal.

What family does Mauswiesel belong to?

Mauswiesel (Mustela nivalis) belongs to the genus Mustela, which is part of the taxonomic family Mustelidae.

What kingdom does Mauswiesel belong to?

Mauswiesel (Mustela nivalis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Mauswiesel?

The closest relatives of Mauswiesel in the genus Mustela include Amerikanische Nerz, Amerikanische Mink, Hermelin, Grosse Wiesel, Iltis, Waldiltis, Nerz, Schwarzfußiltis.