In Chile there are 2 subspecies.It is a Mustelidae with a long body and a short tail, plantigrade, with bare soles of the feet, with glands that, at one year of age, produce a foul-smelling liquid. It is yellow to grey mixed with black. Also, typically, a white stripe crosses from its head to its neck.

Family: Mustelidae

Distribution: It can be found in Arica (I region) and between Coquimbo (IV region) and Magallanes (XII region), from sea level to 3,800 m.

Habitat: It inhabits plains, semi swampy areas and creeks along watercourses, from sea level to 3,800 m.