European Mink vs Margay

Mustela lutreola compared with Leopardus wiedii

Key Differences

• European Mink is Extinct while Margay is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	European Mink	Margay
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	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Felidae (Cats)
Genus	Mustela	Leopardus
Species	Mustela lutreola	Leopardus wiedii

Evolutionary Relationship

European Mink and Margay share a common ancestor at the Order level: Carnivora. (식육목)

Conservation Status

European Mink

EX — Extinct

Margay

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	European Mink	Margay
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

European Mink

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries).

Margay

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.