Mink
Synonyms
American Mink
European Mink
Mink, American
Mink, European
Mink, Sea
Minks
Minks, Sea
Mustela lutreola
Mustela macrodon
Mustela vison
Sea Mink
Sea Minks
Carnivores of genus Mustela of the family MUSTELIDAE. The European mink, which has white upper and lower lips, was widely trapped for commercial purposes and is classified as endangered. The American mink, lacking a white upper lip, is farmed commercially.