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Mustela nudipes

Mustela nudipes,Malay Weasel,Barefooted weasel, Indochina weasel

Malay Weasel (scientific name: Mustela nudipes) is also known as Malay Weasel in English. There are 2 subspecies. Specific habits are unknownListed in the 2015 Red List of Endangered Species of the World Conservation Union (IUCN) ver 3.1-Least Concern (LC).Protect wild animals and stop eating game.M

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Scientific Name Mustela nudipes,Malay Weasel,Barefooted weasel, Indochina weasel
Length 30-36cm
Weight No verification information
Lifespan No verification information
IUCN Status LC
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    Malay Weasel (scientific name: Mustela nudipes) is also known as Malay Weasel in English. There are 2 subspecies. Specific habits are unknown

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    Listed in the 2015 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!



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    mustelidae mustelae genus

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    Profile Details

    Key characteristics, appearance, and habitat information.

    Traits & Behavior

    No fur around the sole pads

    Appearance

    The Malayan weasel is 30-36 cm long, with a tail length of 24-26 cm. The fur color ranges from orange-brown to off-white. The tip of the tail is yellow-white, and the head is much lighter in color than the rest of the body (usually white). There is no fur around the pads on the soles of the feet. Males tend to be larger than females. There are 2 subspecies, the nominate and the Sumatran.

    Distribution & Habitat

    Origin: Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia (Kalimantan, Sumatra), Malaysia (Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak), Thailand.
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