''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'')
References
Taxa named by Johann Jakob Kaup
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