🌿Native Nature

Mountain Weasel

Mustela altaica

Taxonomy

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

About

The mountain weasel (Mustela altaica), also known as the pale weasel, Altai weasel or solongoi, primarily lives in high-altitude environments, as well as rocky tundra and grassy woodlands. This weasel rests in rock crevices, tree trunks, and abandoned burrows of other animals or the animals it previously hunted. The home range size of this animal is currently unknown. Geographical distribution for this species lies in parts of Asia from Kazakhstan, Tibet, and the Himalayas to Mongolia,...

Frequently Asked Questions

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