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Back-striped Weasel

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Mustela strigidorsa

Basic stats

Habitat

Forest from sea level to about 2,500m

Size

Head and body 30–36cm (males); tail 18–20cm

The back-striped weasel, or stripe-backed weasel, is set apart from other weasels by a narrow silvery streak that runs along the back from the nape almost to the tail root, with a matching yellowish streak on the underside from chest to abdomen. The back varies from deep to paler chocolate brown, and the tail and limbs are the same shade. Males measure 30–36 cm in head and body with an 18–20 cm tail (Wikipedia, general species account).

The cached account is short and gives no information on its diet or behaviour (Wikipedia, general species account).

Quick answers

What habitat does the Back-striped Weasel live in?
Forest from sea level to about 2,500m
How big is the Back-striped Weasel?
Head and body 30–36cm (males); tail 18–20cm
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