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Steppe polecat
Mustela eversmanii
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="steppe-polecat"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Russia and Ukraine.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Animals)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordates)
Class
Mammalia
(Mammals)
Order
Carnivora
(Carnivorans)
Family
Mustelidae
(Weasels & Otters)
Genus
Mustela
Species
Mustela eversmanii
(Steppe polecat)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Turón de la Estepa
French
Putois des Steppes
German
Steppeniltis
Similar Species in Mustela
Amazon weasel
Mustela africana
Least Concern
American mink
Mustela vison
Not Evaluated
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black-footed ferret
Mustela nigripes
Endangered
Colombian Weasel
Mustela felipei
Vulnerable
European Mink
Mustela lutreola
Extinct
European polecat
Mustela putorius
Vulnerable
Indonesian Mountain Weasel
Mustela lutreolina
Least Concern
Japanese Weasel
Mustela itatsi
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Steppe polecat?
The scientific name of Steppe polecat is Mustela eversmanii. It belongs to the genus Mustela.
What is the conservation status of Steppe polecat?
Steppe polecat (Mustela eversmanii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Steppe polecat live?
Steppe polecat is found in Distributed across Russia and Ukraine.. Countries include Russia, Ukraine.
What family does Steppe polecat belong to?
Steppe polecat (Mustela eversmanii) belongs to the genus Mustela, which is part of the taxonomic family Mustelidae.
Is Steppe polecat endangered?
No, Steppe polecat (Mustela eversmanii) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Steppe polecat belong to?
Steppe polecat (Mustela eversmanii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Steppe polecat?
The closest relatives of Steppe polecat in the genus Mustela include Amazon weasel, American mink, black-footed ferret, Colombian Weasel, European Mink.
Genus Mustela — 15 Species
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Amazon weasel
Mustela africana
American mink
Mustela vison
black-footed ferret
Mustela nigripes
Colombian Weasel
Mustela felipei
European Mink
Mustela lutreola
European polecat
Mustela putorius
Indonesian Mountain Weasel
Mustela lutreolina
Japanese Weasel
Mustela itatsi
least weasel
Mustela nivalis
Long-tailed Weasel
Mustela frenata
Malaysian Weasel
Mustela nudipes
Siberian weasel
Mustela sibirica
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Steppe polecat
Mustela eversmanii
Stoat, Ermine
Mustela erminea
Yellow-bellied Weasel
Mustela kathiah
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