Long-tailed Weasel
Neogale frenata
Conservation Status
Data DeficientMammalia · Carnivora · Mustelidae
About
The long-tailed weasel, also known as the bridled weasel, masked ermine, or big stoat, is a species of weasel found in North, Central, and South America. It is distinct from the short-tailed weasel, also known as a "stoat", a close relation in the genus Mustela that originated in Eurasia and crossed into North America some half million years ago; the two species are visually similar, having long, slender bodies and tails with short legs and a black tail tip.
Fun Fact
Rodents are almost exclusively taken when they are available.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in a variety of habitats, but have been found to make use of both coniferous and deciduous forests in a mix of mid-successional and early-successional stages.
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance