Long-tailed Weasel
Mustela frenata
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="long-tailed-weasel"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Colombia, United States, and Venezuela.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(動物)
Phylum
Chordata
(脊索動物)
Class
Mammalia
(哺乳類)
Order
Carnivora
(ネコ目)
Family
Mustelidae
(Weasels & Otters)
Genus
Mustela
Species
Mustela frenata
(Long-tailed Weasel)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Comadreja cola larga
French
belette à longue queue
Similar Species in Mustela
Amazon weasel
Mustela africana
Least Concern
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black-footed ferret
Mustela nigripes
Endangered
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least weasel
Mustela nivalis
Near Threatened
Colombian Weasel
Mustela felipei
Vulnerable
European polecat
Mustela putorius
Vulnerable
American mink
Mustela vison
Not Evaluated
European Mink
Mustela lutreola
Extinct
🐾
Stoat, Ermine
Mustela erminea
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Long-tailed Weasel?
The scientific name of Long-tailed Weasel is Mustela frenata. It belongs to the genus Mustela.
What is the conservation status of Long-tailed Weasel?
Long-tailed Weasel (Mustela frenata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Long-tailed Weasel live?
Long-tailed Weasel is found in Distributed across Colombia, United States, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, United States, Venezuela.
What family does Long-tailed Weasel belong to?
Long-tailed Weasel (Mustela frenata) belongs to the genus Mustela, which is part of the taxonomic family Mustelidae.
Is Long-tailed Weasel endangered?
No, Long-tailed Weasel (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 Long-tailed Weasel belong to?
Long-tailed Weasel (Mustela frenata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of Long-tailed Weasel?
The closest relatives of Long-tailed Weasel in the genus Mustela include Amazon weasel, black-footed ferret, least weasel, Colombian Weasel, European polecat.
Genus Mustela — 15 Species
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VU
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EX
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VU
LC
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LC
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LC
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LC
Amazon weasel
Mustela africana
black-footed ferret
Mustela nigripes
least weasel
Mustela nivalis
Colombian Weasel
Mustela felipei
European polecat
Mustela putorius
American mink
Mustela vison
European Mink
Mustela lutreola
Stoat, Ermine
Mustela erminea
🐾
LC
🐾
Long-tailed Weasel
Mustela frenata
Malaysian Weasel
Mustela nudipes
Japanese Weasel
Mustela itatsi
Indonesian Mountain Weasel
Mustela lutreolina
Yellow-bellied Weasel
Mustela kathiah
Siberian weasel
Mustela sibirica
Steppe polecat
Mustela eversmanii
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