vs European polecat

Altererythrobacter fulvus compared with Mustela putorius

Key Differences

• is Not Evaluated while European polecat is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank		European polecat
Kingdom	Bacteria (Bacteria)	Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum	Proteobacteria (Proteobacteria)	Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class	Alphaproteobacteria (Alphaproteobacteria)	Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)
Order	Sphingomonadales (Sphingomonadales)	Carnivora (สัตว์กินเนื้อ)
Family	Erythrobacteraceae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Altererythrobacter	Mustela
Species	Altererythrobacter fulvus	Mustela putorius

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

European polecat

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute		European polecat
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

European polecat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (10 countries) and South America (Brazil, Colombia). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Altererythrobacter fulvus is a species in the genus Altererythrobacter. Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

European polecat

European polecat (Mustela putorius) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.