Mustela nivalis (Least Weasel)

Counties where this species is known to occur are highlighted in blue. Click here to enlarge map. Habitat: Meadows, marshes, and grassy fields; avoids woodlands. Habits: This species is rare in Oklahoma. Least Weasels primarily eat small rodents. Pelage is white in winter in the north, but remains brown in the south. Hair fluoresces purple under ultra-violet light. Females may have more than one litter per year.

Artiodactyla

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Carnivora

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Chiroptera

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Didelphimorphia

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Insectivora

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Lagomorpha

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Rodentia

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Xenarthra

Scientific Names - Common Names

For more information, view the Mammalian Species account for this species. Search the OMNH Collections for Mustela nivalis.