🌿Native Nature

American Mink

Neogale vison

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Carnivora ›Family: Mustelidae ›Genus: Neogale

About

The American mink (Neogale vison) is a semiaquatic species of mustelid native to North America, though human introduction has expanded its range to many parts of Europe, Asia, and South America. Because of range expansion, the American mink is classed as a least-concern species by the IUCN. The American mink was formerly thought to be the only extant member of the genus Neovison following the extinction of the sea mink (N. macrodon), but recent studies, followed by...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American Mink?
The scientific name of American Mink is Neogale vison.
What kingdom does American Mink belong to?
American Mink belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does American Mink belong to?
American Mink belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does American Mink belong to?
American Mink belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does American Mink belong to?
American Mink belongs to the order Carnivora.
What family does American Mink belong to?
American Mink belongs to the family Mustelidae.
What genus does American Mink belong to?
American Mink belongs to the genus Neogale.