Indonesian mountain weasel
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The Indonesian mountain weasel ( Mustela lutreolina ) is a species of predator from the marten family (Mustelidae).
features
With their elongated body and short legs, the animals have the usual build of the weasel . They reach a head body length of 30 to 32 centimeters, a tail length of 14 to 17 centimeters and a weight of 295 to 340 grams. In their physique they are similar to the closely related fire weasel , but have a darker, mostly red-brown fur.
The fur of the Indonesian mountain weasel is less bushy compared to other members of the species, which gives the body and tail a narrower appearance. Several specimens had a white patch of varying shape and size on the throat and / or chest. Mask-like patterns on the face are missing, however. A clear distinguishing feature from other generic representatives is a further opening in the tympanic part of the temporal bone .
Distribution area and way of life
Indonesian mountain weasels are only known from the island of Java and southwest Sumatra . Their habitat are mountainous regions between 1400 and 3000 meters above sea level. Very little is known about their way of life; it is believed that it largely corresponds to that of the fire weasel. Like these, they are likely to feed primarily on small mammals and other meat-based foods.
Active individuals were spotted or photographed during the day.
Duration
From its first description until the late 1990s, only eleven specimens of the Indonesian mountain weasel have been found. These finds were made in regions that have been severely affected by human settlement and deforestation. Further sightings and registrations by camera traps suggest that the species occurs more in higher areas of the mountains, which are less used for forestry. The still small number of documented specimens is probably due to insufficient research. In addition, several protection zones were created in the distribution area. Since there are enough suitable habitats for the Indonesian mountain weasel, it is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN .
literature
- Ronald M. Nowak: Walker's Mammals of the World. Johns Hopkins University Press, 1999, ISBN 0-8018-5789-9 .
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b A. Hunt: Indonesian mountain weasel ( en ) In: Animal Diversity Web . University of Michigan. 2013. Retrieved November 29, 2019.
- ↑ Bree & Boeadi: Notes on the Indonesian Mountain Weasel, Mustela lutreolina . In: Journal of Mammals . 43, 1977, pp. 166-171.
- ↑ a b c Mustela lutreolina in the endangered Red List species the IUCN 2016 Posted by: Duckworth, JW, Holden, J., Eaton, J., Meijaard, E., Long, B. & Abramov, AV, 2015. Accessed on November 29, 2019.