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American Ermine
Mustela richardsonii
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Mammalia βΊOrder: Carnivora βΊFamily: Mustelidae βΊGenus: Mustela
About
The American ermine or short-tailed weasel (Mustela richardsonii) is a species of mustelid native to most of North America.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of American Ermine is Mustela richardsonii.
- American Ermine belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- American Ermine belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- American Ermine belongs to the class Mammalia.
- American Ermine belongs to the order Carnivora.
- American Ermine belongs to the family Mustelidae.
- American Ermine belongs to the genus Mustela.