Skin Key

Mustelidae

Image of Mustelidae 2 4a for Mammals of Tanzania identification key

Mustelidae - Hydrictis maculicollis (Lichtenstein, 1835)

Option A
A. The length of the head and body is shorter than 700 mm.
B. The feet are webbed with claws on the fingers.
C. The chin has yellow spots on it.
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Image of Mustelidae 2 4b for Mammals of Tanzania identification key

Mustelidae - Aonyx capensis (Schinz, 1821)

Option B
A. The length of the head and body is longer than 700 mm.
B. The feet are not webbed and the claws are vestigial or absent.
C. The chin is all yellow.
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