Grapevine Downy Mildew vs Japanese Weasel

Plasmopara viticola compared with Mustela itatsi

Key Differences

• Grapevine Downy Mildew is Not Evaluated while Japanese Weasel is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Grapevine Downy Mildew	Japanese Weasel
Kingdom	Chromista (Chromista)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Oomycota (Oomycetes)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Peronosporea (Peronosporea)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Peronosporales (Peronosporales)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Peronosporaceae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Plasmopara	Mustela
Species	Plasmopara viticola	Mustela itatsi

Conservation Status

Grapevine Downy Mildew

NE — Not Evaluated

Japanese Weasel

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Grapevine Downy Mildew	Japanese Weasel
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Grapevine Downy Mildew

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (13 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

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.