Ermine (Mustela erminea)

About Ermine (Mustela erminea)

• Kingdom: Animals
• Phylum: Chordates
• Class: Mammals
• Order: Carnivorans
• Family: Mustelids

Sexual Dimorphism: Males are approximately twice the size of females.

Length:
Average: 272 mm males; 240 mm females
Range: 219-343 mm males; 190-292 mm females

Weight:
Average: 80 g males; 54 g females
Range: 67-116 g males; 25-80 g females
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