Japanese Weasel vs Roberts' Treefrog

Mustela itatsi compared with Sarcohyla robertsorum

Key Differences

• Japanese Weasel is Near Threatened while Roberts' Treefrog is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Japanese Weasel	Roberts' Treefrog
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)	Hylidae
Genus	Mustela	Sarcohyla
Species	Mustela itatsi	Sarcohyla robertsorum

Evolutionary Relationship

Japanese Weasel and Roberts' Treefrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Japanese Weasel

NT — Near Threatened

Roberts' Treefrog

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Japanese Weasel	Roberts' Treefrog
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.

Roberts' Treefrog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.