Metazoan parasite fauna of the American mink (Neogale vison) in comparison with the closely related European mink (Mustela lutreola) in Europe.

ABSTRACT: The American mink Neogale vison is native to North America and was introduced to Europe at the beginning of the twentieth century. Although N. vison is not yet listed as an invasive species in Europe, it is suspected of having negative impacts on native ecosystems. The native European mink Mustela lutreola is considered highly endangered in Europe and the population is continuously declining. It is assumed that the American mink is having an impact on the remaining populations. 50 American mink from Central Europe (Hesse/Germany) were comprehensively examined parasitologically through necropsy and fecal analysis. Further, an extensive literature search on parasitization was done to compare the American and European mink in Europe. Nine parasite species (two ecto- and seven endoparasites) c

SUBMITTER: Schantz AV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12361302 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature