Japanese Weasel vs Single-Spored Map Lichen

Mustela itatsi compared with Rhizocarpon disporum

Key Differences

• Japanese Weasel is Near Threatened while Single-Spored Map Lichen is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Japanese Weasel	Single-Spored Map Lichen
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Rhizocarpales (Rhizocarpales)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Rhizocarpaceae
Genus	Mustela	Rhizocarpon
Species	Mustela itatsi	Rhizocarpon disporum

Conservation Status

Japanese Weasel

NT — Near Threatened

Single-Spored Map Lichen

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Japanese Weasel	Single-Spored Map Lichen
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.

Single-Spored Map Lichen

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States.