Mustela richardsonii - #1051
American Ermine
Oblique view of weasel in summer coat, tail not shown. Formerly Mustela erminea.
Geographic Distribution
Tundra and forested regions of Nearctic, except most of Alaska and some Pacific coast islands. Most of Canada, northern conterminous USA south to C California, N New Mexico, N Iowa and Maryland.
Order/Family
Mustelidae
Genus
Mustela
Specific Epithet
richardsonii
Image Location
USA, VT, Lamoille Co., Eden
Image Date
1989
Photographer
JA Wrazen