Azara's grass mouse vs Japanese Weasel

Akodon azarae compared with Mustela itatsi

Key Differences

• Azara's grass mouse is Least Concern while Japanese Weasel is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Azara's grass mouse	Japanese Weasel
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Cricetidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Akodon	Mustela
Species	Akodon azarae	Mustela itatsi

Evolutionary Relationship

Azara's grass mouse and Japanese Weasel share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Azara's grass mouse

LC — Least Concern

Japanese Weasel

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Azara's grass mouse	Japanese Weasel
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Azara's grass mouse

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.

Azara's grass mouse

The Azara's grass mouse (Akodon azarae) is a species in the genus Akodon. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.