Patagonian weasel

 ( Ictonychinae ) 

The Patagonian weasel ( Lyncodon patagonicus) is a small mustelid that is the only member of the genus Lyncodon. Its geographic range is the Pampas of western Argentina and sections of Chile. An early mention of the animal is in the Journal of Syms Covington, who sailed with Charles Darwin on his epic voyage aboard HMS Beagle.

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Description The Patagonian weasel has a head and body length of , with a tail that is . Its fur is whitish with black and dark brown tones mixed in. It has small , short and a bushy tail. The animal has not been thoroughly studied in the wild, and knowledge of its patterns is unsure. It reportedly has been kept as a working pet by local ranchers to destroy rodents.

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External links

• Behaviour of the Patagonian weasel

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