| Latin Name |
Mustela nudipes |
| Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
| Location
| South East Asia |
| Colour |
See Below |
| Length |
30 - 36 cms (12 - 14 inches) |
| Tail |
24 - 26 cms (9.4 - 10.2 inches) |
| Weight |
- |
| Life Expectancy |
- |
Main Characteristics
Malayan Weasels have a body length between 30 and 36 cms (12 - 14 inches) and a tail length between 24 and 26 cms (9.4 - 10.2 inches). Their colour varies from reddish/brown to greyish/white and their head is coloured much lighter than their body. They have no hair on the soles of their feet around their pads.
Habitat
Malayan Weasels can be found in South East Asia.
Breeding
Very little is known about reproduction in Malayan Weasels. A litter of 4 young has been recorded.
Subspecies
Subspecies of the Malayan Weasel include:
Mustela nudipes leucocephalus
Mustela nudipes nudipes
Interesting Facts
Malayan Weasels are also known as:
Malay Weasel
Malaysian Weasel
Barefoot Weasel
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