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Steppeniltis
Mustela eversmanii
Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Russia and Ukraine.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Tier)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordatiere)
Class
Mammalia
(Säugetiere)
Order
Carnivora
(Raubtiere)
Family
Mustelidae
(Weasels & Otters)
Genus
Mustela
Species
Mustela eversmanii
(Steppeniltis)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Turón de la Estepa
French
Putois des Steppes
German
Steppeniltis
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
Nerz
Mustela lutreola
Extinct
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Schwarzfußiltis
Mustela nigripes
Endangered
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Sibirisches Wiesel
Mustela sibirica
Least Concern
Colombian Weasel
Mustela felipei
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Steppeniltis?
The scientific name of Steppeniltis is Mustela eversmanii. It belongs to the genus Mustela.
What is the conservation status of Steppeniltis?
Steppeniltis (Mustela eversmanii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Steppeniltis live?
Steppeniltis is found in Distributed across Russia and Ukraine.. Countries include Russia, Ukraine.
What family does Steppeniltis belong to?
Steppeniltis (Mustela eversmanii) belongs to the genus Mustela, which is part of the taxonomic family Mustelidae.
Is Steppeniltis endangered?
No, Steppeniltis (Mustela eversmanii) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Steppeniltis belong to?
Steppeniltis (Mustela eversmanii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Steppeniltis?
The closest relatives of Steppeniltis in the genus Mustela include Amerikanische Nerz, Amerikanische Mink, Hermelin, Grosse Wiesel, Iltis, Waldiltis, Mauswiesel, Nerz.
Genus Mustela — 15 Species
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VU
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LC
Amerikanische Nerz, Amerikanische Mink
Mustela vison
Hermelin, Grosse Wiesel
Mustela erminea
Iltis, Waldiltis
Mustela putorius
Mauswiesel
Mustela nivalis
Nerz
Mustela lutreola
Schwarzfußiltis
Mustela nigripes
Sibirisches Wiesel
Mustela sibirica
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LC
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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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