The stoat (Mustela erminea), also known as the Eurasian ermine, Beringian ermine and ermine, is a mustelid native to Eurasia and the northern portions of North America. Because of its wide circumpolar distribution, it is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

The Stoat (Mustela erminea) is a small mammal of the family Mustelidae which also includes other weasels, mink, otters, ferret, badgers, polecats, the wolverine, martens, the tayra, the fisher and skunks. The Stoat is also known as the Short-tailed weasel and the Ermine.

The stoat is a small predatory mammal in the family Mustelidae. It is found all throughout much of the northern hemisphere, and has also been introduced to New Zealand. The stoat is also known as the short-tailed weasel, especially in North America, where the related long-tailed weasel is also present.

The stoat is a small, carnivorous member of the mustelid family, similar in appearance to large weasels. They have long, slender bodies, short legs and a long black-tipped tail. Their coats are light brown and they have a white underbelly.