Mustela richardsonii - #3280
American Ermine
Formerly Mustela erminea.
Geographic Distribution
Tundra and forested regions of Nearctic, except most of Alaska and some Pacific coast islands. Most of Canada, northern conterminous USA south to C California, N New Mexico, N Iowa and Maryland.
Order/Family
Mustelidae
Genus
Mustela
Specific Epithet
richardsonii
Image Location
USA, NY, Essex co., Lake Placid, Intervale Farm, River Road
Image Date
30 December 2010
Photographer
LL Master