Japanese Weasel vs rusty wave

Mustela itatsi compared with Idaea inquinata

Key Differences

• Japanese Weasel is Near Threatened while rusty wave is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Japanese Weasel	rusty wave
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Geometridae
Genus	Mustela	Idaea
Species	Mustela itatsi	Idaea inquinata

Evolutionary Relationship

Japanese Weasel and rusty wave share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Japanese Weasel

NT — Near Threatened

rusty wave

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Japanese Weasel	rusty wave
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.

rusty wave

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (8 countries).