Japanese Weasel vs Lofty Pericote

Mustela itatsi compared with Auliscomys sublimis

Key Differences

• Japanese Weasel is Near Threatened while Lofty Pericote is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Japanese Weasel	Lofty Pericote
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Cricetidae
Genus	Mustela	Auliscomys
Species	Mustela itatsi	Auliscomys sublimis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Japanese Weasel

NT — Near Threatened

Lofty Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Japanese Weasel	Lofty Pericote
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.

Lofty Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.