American mink

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:species
gptkbp:activityPattern nocturnal
gptkbp:alternativeName mink
Neovison vison (former scientific name)
gptkbp:class gptkb:Mammalia
gptkbp:closelyRelatedTo gptkb:European_mink
weasel
stoat
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:American_mink
gptkbp:conservationStatus Least Concern
gptkbp:diet gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:environmentalImpact invasive species in Europe
threat to native species in introduced areas
gptkbp:family gptkb:Mustelidae
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Johann_Christian_Daniel_von_Schreber
1777
gptkbp:furColor black
dark brown
white (rare)
gptkbp:furTradeImpact introduced to Europe for fur farming
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Neogale
gptkbp:gestationPeriod 40–75 days
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:wetlands
riverbanks
lakeshores
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label American mink
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:Europe
gptkb:South_America
gptkbp:IUCNStatus 41664
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:length 31–45 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years in captivity
gptkbp:nativeRange gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:order gptkb:Carnivora
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:predators gptkb:fish
birds
small mammals
wolves
amphibians
foxes
large birds of prey
gptkbp:reproduction gives birth to 4–6 kits per litter
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Neogale_vison
gptkbp:sexualDimorphism males larger than females
gptkbp:swimmingAbility excellent swimmer
gptkbp:tailLength 13–23 cm
gptkbp:usedFor fur farming
gptkbp:weight 0.7–1.6 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:lake
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4