Japanese Weasel vs Pine Toad

Mustela itatsi compared with Incilius occidentalis

Key Differences

• Japanese Weasel is Near Threatened while Pine Toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Japanese Weasel	Pine 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)	Bufonidae
Genus	Mustela	Incilius
Species	Mustela itatsi	Incilius occidentalis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Japanese Weasel

NT — Near Threatened

Pine Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Japanese Weasel	Pine 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.

Pine Toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.