1,913 observationsLeast Concern
Western Polecat
Mustela putorius
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Carnivora ›Family: Mustelidae ›Genus: Mustela
About
The European polecat (Mustela putorius) — also known as the black or forest polecat, or fitch (as well as some other names) — is a species of mustelid native to western Eurasia and North Africa. It is of a generally dark brown colour, with a pale underbelly and a dark mask across the face. Occasionally, colour mutations, including albinos and erythrists, occur. Compared to minks and other weasels — also fellow members of the genus Mustela — the polecat has...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Western Polecat is Mustela putorius.
- Western Polecat belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Western Polecat belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Western Polecat belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Western Polecat belongs to the order Carnivora.
- Western Polecat belongs to the family Mustelidae.
- Western Polecat belongs to the genus Mustela.