Weasel and Mink Sightings

Long-tailed weasel and mink occur in Florida but are rarely observed in the wild. Understanding the abundance and distribution of weasel and mink in the state is extremely difficult because this species is small sized, fast moving, and excellent at remaining out of sight. They are often confused with the much larger and more common river otter. FWC is not currently tracking the distribution of river otters. Otter submission are not needed at this time.

Species Identification Tips

Weasel with a vole - Photo curtesy of Patty Picket

Pair of weasels - Photo curtesy of Patty Picket

Weasel with young - Photo curtesy of Patty Picket

Mink - Photo curtesy of David Shindle and Conversancy of Southwest Florida

Mink swimming - Photo curtesy of George Gentry, USFWS

Mink with crab - Photo curtesy of Jason Cleary

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