Watercolor illustration of belette à longue queue (Mustela frenata)

belette à longue queue

Mustela frenata

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Colombia, United States, and Venezuela.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Comadreja cola larga
French belette à longue queue

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of belette à longue queue?
The scientific name of belette à longue queue is Mustela frenata. It belongs to the genus Mustela.
What is the conservation status of belette à longue queue?
belette à longue queue (Mustela frenata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does belette à longue queue live?
belette à longue queue is found in Distributed across Colombia, United States, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, United States, Venezuela.
What family does belette à longue queue belong to?
belette à longue queue (Mustela frenata) belongs to the genus Mustela, which is part of the taxonomic family Mustelidae.
Is belette à longue queue endangered?
No, belette à longue queue (Mustela frenata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does belette à longue queue belong to?
belette à longue queue (Mustela frenata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of belette à longue queue?
The closest relatives of belette à longue queue in the genus Mustela include belette, Cataquil, hermine, Putois à pieds noirs, Putois des Steppes.

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