Dusky Akodont vs Japanese Weasel

Akodon dayi compared with Mustela itatsi

Key Differences

• Dusky Akodont is Least Concern while Japanese Weasel is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky Akodont	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 dayi	Mustela itatsi

Evolutionary Relationship

Dusky Akodont and Japanese Weasel share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Dusky Akodont

LC — Least Concern

Japanese Weasel

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky Akodont	Japanese Weasel
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky Akodont

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.