Japanese Weasel vs Seram Swiftlet

Mustela itatsi compared with Aerodramus ceramensis

Key Differences

• Japanese Weasel is Near Threatened while Seram Swiftlet is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Japanese Weasel	Seram Swiftlet
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Apodiformes (Apodiformes)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Apodidae
Genus	Mustela	Aerodramus
Species	Mustela itatsi	Aerodramus ceramensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Japanese Weasel

NT — Near Threatened

Seram Swiftlet

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Japanese Weasel	Seram Swiftlet
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.

Seram Swiftlet

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.