A taxonomic review of the genus Mustela (Mammalia, Carnivora)

A.V. Abramov

Abstract. The genus Mustela includes 17 species. Comparative analysis of skull structure, dentition, bacular structure and external characteristics make it possible to divide the genus into 9 subgenera: Mustela, Gale, Putorius, Lutreola, Kolonokus, Pocockictis, Grammogale, Cabreragale and Cryptomustela subgen. n. The American mink is regarded as a representative of a separate genus Neovison.

Zoosystematica Rossica, 1999, 8(2): 357–364 ▪ Published in print 16 March 2000

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