Siberian weasel
| Siberian weasel | |
|---|---|
| In Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Carnivora |
| Family: | Mustelidae |
| Genus: | Mustela |
| Species: | M. sibirica |
| Binomial name | |
| Mustela sibirica Pallas, 1773 | |
| Siberian weasel range (green – native, red – introduced) | |
The Siberian weasel or kolonok (Mustela sibirica) is a medium-sized weasel native to Asia, where it is widely distributed and inhabits various forest habitats and open areas. It is therefore listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.