Japanese Weasel vs Lowah Frog

Mustela itatsi compared with Occidozyga semipalmata

Key Differences

• Japanese Weasel is Near Threatened while Lowah Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Japanese Weasel	Lowah Frog
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)	Dicroglossidae
Genus	Mustela	Occidozyga
Species	Mustela itatsi	Occidozyga semipalmata

Evolutionary Relationship

Japanese Weasel and Lowah Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Japanese Weasel

NT — Near Threatened

Lowah Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Japanese Weasel	Lowah Frog
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.

Lowah Frog

Habitat

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