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''Ictonyx'' is a
genus Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus com ...
in the family
Mustelidae The Mustelidae (; from Latin ''mustela'', weasel) are a family of carnivorous mammals, including weasels, badgers, otters, ferrets, martens, minks and wolverines, among others. Mustelids () are a diverse group and form the largest family in th ...
(weasels). It contains two species: *
Saharan striped polecat The Saharan striped polecat (''Ictonyx libycus''), also known as Saharan striped weasel and Libyan striped weasel, is a species of mammal in the family Mustelidae. Characteristics The Saharan striped polecat is white with dark random stripes. ...
(''Ictonyx libycus'') * Striped polecat (''Ictonyx striatus'')


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Taxa named by Johann Jakob Kaup {{Carnivora-stub