Lyncodon patagonicus (de Blainville 1842)

Patagonian Weasel

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Karen Malek, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
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Chris Yahnke, University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
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Malek, K. 2003. "Lyncodon patagonicus" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed October 25, 2009 at http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Lyncodon_patagonicus.html. 

 

The head and body length of Lyncodon patagonicus ranges from 300 to 350 mm, with the tail adding an additional 60 to 90 mm (Nowak, 1999). Patagonian weasels have a dental formula of 3/3, 1/1, 2/2, 1/1= 28 (Mares, 1989). They have very small ears that are covered by the surrounding fur. Generally, the the fur is whitish with some dark brown and black tones intermixed. From the top of the head to along its backside there is a distinguishable broad white or yellowish band of fur. Lyncodon patagonicus has short legs, a long body, and a short bushy tail (Redford and Eisenberg, 1992).

 
"Lyncodon patagonicus (de Blainville 1842)". Encyclopedia of Life, available from "http://www.eol.org/pages/328041". Accessed 16 Mar 2010.