Vison d'amérique

Mustela vison

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About

The American mink (Mustela vison) is a species in the genus Mustela. Found across multiple habitat types including temperate coniferous forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland en.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate coniferous forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Mongolia), Europe (9 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Chile, Ecuador).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇱 Chile 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇲🇳 Mongolia 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Mammalia (mammifères)

Order

Carnivora (carnivores)

Family

Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)

Genus

Mustela

Species

Mustela vison (Vison d'amérique)

Names in Other Languages

French Vison d'amérique

German Amerikanische Nerz, Amerikanische Mink

Similar Species in Mustela

belette à longue queue

putois, putois deurope

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Vison d'amérique?

The scientific name of Vison d'amérique is Mustela vison. It belongs to the genus Mustela.

Where does Vison d'amérique live?

Vison d'amérique is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Mongolia), Europe (9 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Chile, Ecuador).. Countries include Belgium, Chile, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Mongolia, Netherlands, Norway.

What family does Vison d'amérique belong to?

Vison d'amérique (Mustela vison) belongs to the genus Mustela, which is part of the taxonomic family Mustelidae.

What kingdom does Vison d'amérique belong to?

Vison d'amérique (Mustela vison) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Vison d'amérique?

The closest relatives of Vison d'amérique in the genus Mustela include belette, belette à longue queue, Cataquil, hermine, Putois à pieds noirs.