Animal Profile IUCN: LC

Mustela africana

Mustela africana，Amazon Weasel

The scientific name of the Amazon Weasel is Mustela africana, and its foreign name is Amazon Weasel. There are 2 subspecies. The specific habits are unknown.Listed in the 2016 Red List of Endangered Species of the World Conservation Union (IUCN) ver 3.1-Least Concern (LC).Protect wild animals and st

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Scientific Name Mustela africana，Amazon Weasel

Length About 40 cm

Weight No verification information

Lifespan No verification information

IUCN Status LC

Table of Contents

The scientific name of the Amazon Weasel is Mustela africana, and its foreign name is Amazon Weasel. There are 2 subspecies. The specific habits are unknown.

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Listed in the 2016 Red List of Endangered Species of the World Conservation Union (IUCN) ver 3.1-Least Concern (LC).

Protect wild animals and stop eating game.

Maintaining ecological balance is everyone's responsibility!

Profile Details

Key characteristics, appearance, and habitat information.

Traits & Behavior

Dark brown stripes on abdomen

Appearance

The Amazon weasel is a small mammal that is about 40 cm long from the tip of the nose to the tail. Like other weasels, the Amazon weasel has short legs. They are very similar in appearance to the long-tailed weasel. Both have brown fur, pale faces, and no facial markings. The only noticeable difference between them is the dark brown stripes along the belly of the Amazon weasel.

Distribution & Habitat

The Amazon weasel lives in South America. It is native to Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, but their range may also include the Brazilian Amazon basin.

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