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