Mammals · Carnivora · Mustelidae
Mustela erminea
It has not yet been assessed against the IUCN criteria.
Its winter coat turns completely white except for the black tip of the tail — the "ermine" historically used to trim the robes of European royalty and nobility.
Weight
140 g – 445 g
Size
24.2 cm – 31.2 cm
Life expectancy
5 years
Diet
Carnivore
Feeds mainly on other animals.
Activity
Irregular activity
Active at irregular times, by day or night depending on circumstances.
Social structure
Solitary
Lives and hunts alone, joining others only to breed.
Sighting difficulty
Unknown
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Sources consulted: Animal Diversity Web; IUCN GISD; ESF Adirondack Ecological Center; Mammal Society; Animalia.bio; Encyclopedia of Puget Sound
Parks and dive sites where this species has been documented — showing 10 of 24.
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The pins mark the parks where its presence is documented.
