| Indonesian mountain weasel | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Carnivora |
| Family: | Mustelidae |
| Genus: | Mustela |
| Species: | M. lutreolina |
| Binomial name | |
| Mustela lutreolina | |
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| Indonesian mountain weasel range | |
TheIndonesian mountain weasel (Mustela lutreolina) is a species ofweasel that lives on the islands ofJava andSumatra inIndonesia at montane elevations over 1,000 m (3,300 ft) in tropical rainforests. It is reddish-brown and has a body length of 280–300 mm (11–12 in) and a tail length of 130–150 mm (5–6 in).
The Indonesian mountain weasel is listed asLeast Concern on theIUCN Red List.[1]
Indonesian mountain weasels are carnivorous, and are especially adapted to eating rodents. They are able to kill prey much larger than themselves due to their speed and agility.[2]
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