Japanese Weasel vs Large-webbed Bell Toad

Mustela itatsi compared with Bombina maxima

Key Differences

• Japanese Weasel is Near Threatened while Large-webbed Bell Toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Japanese Weasel	Large-webbed Bell Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Bombinatoridae
Genus	Mustela	Bombina
Species	Mustela itatsi	Bombina maxima

Evolutionary Relationship

Japanese Weasel and Large-webbed Bell Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Japanese Weasel

NT — Near Threatened

Large-webbed Bell Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Japanese Weasel	Large-webbed Bell Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

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.

Large-webbed Bell Toad

Habitat

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