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Patagonian weasel

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Patagonian weasel

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Also known as Lyncodon patagonicus

species of mammal

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Within Vinony's link graph, Patagonian weasel is referenced by 530 other articles, and connects out to American badger, Melogale and Hyaenidae.

It is catalogued under topics including Ictonychinae, IUCN Red List least concern species and Mammals described in 1842.

Its subject is documented across 32 Wikipedia language editions.

Species

Least Concern

Chile Central

via IUCN

Wikidata facts

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taxon
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taxon rank
species
IUCN conservation status
Least Concern
taxon name
Lyncodon patagonicus
Commons category
Lyncodon patagonicus
taxon common name
mustadiella de la patagonia
short name
L. patagonicus
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Encyclopedic overview

The Patagonian weasel (Lyncodon patagonicus) is a small mustelid that is the only member of the genus Lyncodon. Its geographic range is the Pampas of western Argentina and sections of Chile. An early mention of the animal is in the Journal of Syms Covington, who sailed with Charles Darwin on his epic voyage aboard HMS Beagle.

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Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Patagonian weasel” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.

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