| Latin Name |
Vormela peregusna |
| Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
| Location
| S E Europe to W, C & E Asia |
| Colour |
Black with Pale Markings |
| Length |
33 - 35 cms (13 - 14 inches) |
| Tail |
12 - 22 cms (4.75 - 9 inches) |
| Weight |
700 g (25 oz) |
| Life Expectancy |
- |
Main Characteristics
Marbled Polecats have a body length between 33 and 35 cms (13 - 14 inches), a tail length between 12 and 22 cms (4.75 - 9 inches) and they weigh approximately 700 g (25 oz).
They are black with variable white or yellowish markings and they have a black and white face mask.
Habitat
Marbled Polecats can be found in steppes and dry open areas of south eastern Europe and Asia.
Diet
Marbled Polecats mainly feed on rodents, small hares, lizards, frogs, birds, insects and fruit.
Breeding
Marbled Polecats give birth to a litter of 4 - 8 young. They are weaned at 50 - 54 days and disperse at 61 - 68 days old.
Subspecies
Subspecies of the Marbled Polecat include:
Vormela peregusna alpherakyi
Vormela peregusna euxina
Vormela peregusna negans
Vormela peregusna pallidor
Vormela peregusna peregusna
Vormela peregusna syriaca
Interesting Facts
Marbled Polecats are also known as:
Mottled Polecat
Sarmatier
Syrian Marbled Polecat
Tiger Polecat
Similar Animals
Striped Polecat
Steppe Polecat
European Polecat
Saharan Striped Polecat
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