American Mink Neovison vison
An agile hunter being spotted along the shores of ponds and rivers in larger parks around Montreal. American Mink is a semi aquatic species and swims and dives in the water.
Specs
| Length | 40-60cm |
| Weight | 0.7-1.5kg |
Common Names
| German | Amerikanischer Nerz |
| English | American Mink |
| French | Vison d'Amérique |
| Spanish | Visón americano |
Taxonomy
| Order | Carnivora |
| Family | Mustelidae |
| Species | Neovison vison |
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How to Identify
I identify the American Mink by its brown to dark brown fur and its thin, elongated body shape. When observing it swimming at larger distance, it looks very similar to a beaver or muskrat. Fortunately, the fashion of swimming is different as it lacks the typical tail movement of beavers or muskrats.
Where and When to Spot
I saw American Minks in two parks around Montreal: Rapids Park Lachine and Park de la Frayere. The animal can be active during the day and with a bit luck you can observe it hunting for birds and smaller mammals.
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parc de la Frayère | x | - | - | - |
Where and when a species has been observed, identified, and recorded.