Japanese Weasel vs marbled newt

Mustela itatsi compared with Triturus marmoratus

Key Differences

• Japanese Weasel is Near Threatened while marbled newt is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Japanese Weasel	marbled newt
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Salamandridae
Genus	Mustela	Triturus
Species	Mustela itatsi	Triturus marmoratus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Japanese Weasel

NT — Near Threatened

marbled newt

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Japanese Weasel	marbled newt
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.

marbled newt

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands, and United Kingdom.