4,080 observationsLeast Concern
Eurasian Stoat
Mustela erminea
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Carnivora ›Family: Mustelidae ›Genus: Mustela
About
The stoat (Mustela erminea), also known as the short-tailed weasel, is a mammal of the genus Mustela of the family Mustelidae native to Eurasia and North America, distinguished from the least weasel by its larger size and longer tail with a prominent black tip. Originally from Eurasia, it crossed into North America some 500,000 years ago, where it naturalized and joined the notably larger, closely related native long-tailed weasel.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Eurasian Stoat is Mustela erminea.
- Eurasian Stoat belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Eurasian Stoat belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Eurasian Stoat belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Eurasian Stoat belongs to the order Carnivora.
- Eurasian Stoat belongs to the family Mustelidae.
- Eurasian Stoat belongs to the genus Mustela.