Back strip weasel

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Back strip weasel
Drawing of a dorsal weasel by Joseph Wolf from the first description published in the Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London in 1855

Drawing of a dorsal weasel by Joseph Wolf from the first description published in the Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London in 1855

Systematics
Subordination : Canine (Caniformia)
Superfamily : Marten relatives (Musteloidea)
Family : Marten (Mustelidae)
Subfamily : Mustelinae
Genre : Mustela
Type : Back strip weasel
Scientific name
Mustela strigidorsa
Gray , 1855

The back striped weasel ( Mustela strigidorsa ) is a species of predator from the marten family (Mustelidae).

features

The name-giving feature of this animal is a white stripe that extends down the back to the base of the tail. A light stripe also runs along the abdomen. The lips, cheeks and throat are yellowish-white in color, the rest of the fur is dark brown. Similar to the bare foot weasel , the soles of the feet are hairless. Back strip weasels reach a head body length of 25 to 32.5 centimeters, the tail becomes 10 to 20.5 centimeters long.

The tooth formula is: I3 / 3, C1 / 1, P 3/3, M 1/2.

Distribution area and habitat

The distribution area of ​​the dorsal weasel

The home of these animals is Southeast Asia . Their distribution area extends from Nepal through Myanmar and southern China ( Yunnan ) to northern Laos and Vietnam . Their habitat is evergreen forests, scrub and farmland at 90 to 2500 meters above sea level.

Way of life

Little is known about their way of life, probably like other weasels they live solitary and are skilful predators who feed on small rodents and other animals. Back strip weasels have been observed both on the ground and climbing trees.

Duration

Back strip weasels are primarily threatened by the destruction of their habitat. It is estimated that there are only less than 10,000 specimens alive, the IUCN lists them as endangered ( vulnerable ).

literature

  • Ronald M. Nowak: Walker's Mammals of the World. 2 volumes. 6th edition. Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore MD et al. 1999, ISBN 0-8018-5789-9 .

supporting documents

  1. ↑ a b c d Don E. Wilson , Russell A. Mittermeier : Handbook of the Mammals of the World - Volume 1 Carnivores. Lynx Editions, 2009, ISBN 978-84-96553-49-1 . Page 654.
  2. ↑ Mustela strigidorsa in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2013.2. Listed by: Duckworth, JW, Yonzon, P., Abramov, A. & Timmons, RJ, 2008. Retrieved January 22, 2014.