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SPECIES PROFILE
American Mink (Mustela vison)
Mustela
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Mammalia
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Europe (introduced)
DIET
Carnivorous
HABITAT
Rivers, wetlands
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Mammalia
ORDER
Carnivora
FAMILY
Mustelidae
GENUS
Mustela
📋 Description
SIZE
30-45 cm body, 500-1,500 g
COLORATION
Dark brown, white chin
ADAPTATIONS
Semi-aquatic, aggressive
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Rivers, wetlands
DIET
Carnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Europe (introduced)
REPRODUCTION
4-8 kits, 1 litter per year
DIET DETAILS
Fish, birds, mammals
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Invasive species impact
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The American mink was introduced for fur farming and has devastated native wildlife, especially water voles.
2
It is larger and more aggressive than the European mink.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
New Forest UK
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Common invasive; look for along rivers.
