Amami Oshima Frog vs Japanese Weasel

Odorrana splendida compared with Mustela itatsi

Key Differences

• Amami Oshima Frog is Endangered while Japanese Weasel is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Amami Oshima Frog	Japanese Weasel
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Ranidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Odorrana	Mustela
Species	Odorrana splendida	Mustela itatsi

Evolutionary Relationship

Amami Oshima Frog and Japanese Weasel share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Amami Oshima Frog

EN — Endangered

Japanese Weasel

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Amami Oshima Frog	Japanese Weasel
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Amami Oshima Frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Japanese Weasel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Japan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Amami Oshima Frog

The Amami Oshima Frog (Odorrana splendida) is a species in the genus Odorrana. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.