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Least Weasel

Mustela nivalis

Taxonomy

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

About

The least weasel (Mustela nivalis), or simply weasel in the UK, is the smallest member of the genus Mustela, family Mustelidae and order Carnivora. It is native to Eurasia, North America and North Africa, and has been introduced to New Zealand, Australia, Malta, Crete, Bermuda, Madeira Island, the Azores, the Canary Islands, Sao Tome, the Falkland Islands, Argentina and Chile. It is classified as least concern by the IUCN, due to its wide distribution and large...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Least Weasel?
The scientific name of Least Weasel is Mustela nivalis.
What kingdom does Least Weasel belong to?
Least Weasel belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Least Weasel belong to?
Least Weasel belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Least Weasel belong to?
Least Weasel belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Least Weasel belong to?
Least Weasel belongs to the order Carnivora.
What family does Least Weasel belong to?
Least Weasel belongs to the family Mustelidae.
What genus does Least Weasel belong to?
Least Weasel belongs to the genus Mustela.