| Latin Name |
Mustela strigidorsa |
| Conservation Status |
Vulnerable |
| Location
| South & East Asia |
| Colour |
Brown |
| Length |
29 cms (11.4 inches) |
| Tail |
15 cms (5.9 inches) |
| Weight |
- |
| Life Expectancy |
- |
Main Characteristics
Back-Striped Weasels have a body length of approximately 29 cms (11.4 inches) and a tail length of approximately 15 cms (5.9 inches). Their colour varies from deep to pale chocolate brown and they have a narrow, silvery stripe that runs all the way along their back, and a pale yellowish stripe that runs along their underside. Their tail is relatively short and the soles of their feet lack any hair.
Habitat
Back-Striped Weasels can be found in South and East Asia.
Subspecies
There are no subspecies of the Back-Striped Weasel.
Interesting Facts
Very little is known about the behaviour and biology of Back-Striped Weasels.
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