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Comadreja

Mustela nivalis

Near Threatened

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La Comadreja Común (Mustela nivalis) está clasificada como Casi Amenazada (NT) en la Lista Roja de la UICN. Se encuentra cerca de los criterios de especie amenazada, con poblaciones que podrían volverse vulnerables sin medidas de conservación.

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

Carnivora (carnívoros)

Family

Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)

Genus

Mustela

Species

Mustela nivalis (Comadreja)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Comadreja

French belette

German Mauswiesel

Similar Species in Mustela

Turón Patinegro Americano

Mustela nigripes

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Comadreja?

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

What is the conservation status of Comadreja?

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

Where does Comadreja live?

Comadreja 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 Comadreja belong to?

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

What kingdom does Comadreja belong to?

Comadreja (Mustela nivalis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Comadreja?

The closest relatives of Comadreja in the genus Mustela include Armiño, Comadreja Amazónica, Comadreja cola larga, Comadreja Colombiana, Comadreja Siberiana.