African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan vs European Mink

Poiana richardsonii compared with Mustela lutreola

Key Differences

• African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan is Least Concern while European Mink is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan	European Mink
Kingdom same	Animalia (동물)	Animalia (동물)
Phylum same	Chordata (척삭동물)	Chordata (척삭동물)
Class same	Mammalia (포유류)	Mammalia (포유류)
Order same	Carnivora (식육목)	Carnivora (식육목)
Family	Viverridae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Poiana	Mustela
Species	Poiana richardsonii	Mustela lutreola

Evolutionary Relationship

African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan and European Mink share a common ancestor at the Order level: Carnivora. (식육목)

Conservation Status

African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan

LC — Least Concern

European Mink

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan	European Mink
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

European Mink

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries).

African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan

The African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan (Poiana richardsonii) is a species in the genus Poiana. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.