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Marbled Polecat

Vormela peregusna

Taxonomy

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

About

The marbled polecat (Vormela peregusna) is a small mammal belonging to the monotypic genus Vormela within the Mustelinae subfamily. Vormela is from the German word Würmlein, which means "little worm". The term peregusna comes from perehuznya, which is Ukrainian for polecat. Marbled polecats are generally found in the drier areas and grasslands of southeastern Europe to western China. Like other members of Mustelinae, it can emit a strong-smelling secretion from anal sacs under the tail when...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Marbled Polecat?
The scientific name of Marbled Polecat is Vormela peregusna.
What kingdom does Marbled Polecat belong to?
Marbled Polecat belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Marbled Polecat belong to?
Marbled Polecat belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Marbled Polecat belong to?
Marbled Polecat belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Marbled Polecat belong to?
Marbled Polecat belongs to the order Carnivora.
What family does Marbled Polecat belong to?
Marbled Polecat belongs to the family Mustelidae.
What genus does Marbled Polecat belong to?
Marbled Polecat belongs to the genus Vormela.