Scientific Name: Mustela felipei
Conservation Status: Critically endangered
Location: South America
Colors: Dark brown
Length (Head to hind feet): 22 cms which is equivalent to 8.7 inches
Tail length: 11 cms or 4.3 inches
They are dark brown in color with a buff underside. They have webbing between their toes that suggests a semi-aquatic lifestyle.
Habitat: They can be found in Colombia and possibly Ecuador. They inhabit areas close to water at altitudes of 1,700 m - 2,700 m (5,580 -8,860 ft)
Other names: Don Felipe's Weasel
They are classed as riparian which means inhabiting areas close to water.
The scientific name honors the mammalogist Philip "Don Felipe" Hershkowitz
Behavior not much is known
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Endless Ocean
General FictionA deeper look into underwater life. The photos . Animal facts are non-fiction. Character surprises are fictional. Enjoy!