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belette

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

Mammalia (mammifères)

Order

Carnivora (carnivores)

Family

Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)

Genus

Mustela

Species

Mustela nivalis (belette)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Comadreja

French belette

German Mauswiesel

Similar Species in Mustela

belette à longue queue

putois, putois deurope

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of belette?

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

What is the conservation status of belette?

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

Where does belette live?

belette 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 belette belong to?

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

What kingdom does belette belong to?

belette (Mustela nivalis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of belette?

The closest relatives of belette in the genus Mustela include belette à longue queue, Cataquil, hermine, Putois à pieds noirs, Putois des Steppes.