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Tropical Weasel

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Latin Name Mustela africana
Conservation Status Data Deficient
Location South America
Colour Brown
Length 25 - 30 cms (9.8 - 11.8 inches)
Tail 10 - 20 cms (3.9 - 7.9 inches)
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Life Expectancy

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Main Characteristics

Tropical Weasels have a body length between 25 and 30 cms (9.8 - 11.8 inches) and a tail length between 10 and 20 cms (3.9 - 7.9 inches).

They are brown in colour with a white or pale cream underside and they have a brown stripe on their chest.

Habitat

Tropical Weasels can be found in Peru, Columbia, Ecuador and Brazil.

Subspecies

Subspecies of the Tropical Weasel include:

Mustela africana africana
Mustela africana stolzmanni

Interesting Facts

Tropical Weasels are also known as:
Amazon Weasel