European polecat vs

Mustela putorius compared with Microbacterium insulae

Key Differences

• European polecat is Vulnerable while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	European polecat
Kingdom	Animalia (动物界)	Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum	Chordata (脊索动物门)	Actinobacteriota (放线菌门)
Class	Mammalia (哺乳動物)	Actinomycetia (放线菌纲)
Order	Carnivora (食肉目)	Actinomycetales (放線菌目)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Microbacteriaceae
Genus	Mustela	Microbacterium
Species	Mustela putorius	Microbacterium insulae

Conservation Status

European polecat

VU — Vulnerable

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

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.

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

European polecat

欧洲艾鼬（Mustela putorius）在IUCN红色名录中被列为易危（VU）物种。在野外面临高度危险风险，种群数量下降，栖息地压力不断增加。