Skip to main content

Least Weasel

Mustela nivalis

Photo by arlanda
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

42.6386, -7.72131

Field Notes

Description:

It is the smallest member of the Mustelidae. Very restless animal, did not stop but a single moment to take a proper picture of it.

Habitat:

I found by the banks of river Miño, in a forest of chestnuts, oaks and pine trees and lots blackberry bushes

Notes:

spanish name: comadreja

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
arlanda
Added to Rio Miño mission
arlanda
It was one hour before sunset. I guess it was hungry and wanted an early breakfast.
Noe and Pili
You are very lucky! this is a great find , isn't it? I think they usually go out at night

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Rio Miño
Photographed
PublishedSeptember 5, 2011

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies