Japanese Weasel vs Smith's Pygmy Robber Frog

Mustela itatsi compared with Craugastor hobartsmithi

Key Differences

• Japanese Weasel is Near Threatened while Smith's Pygmy Robber Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Japanese Weasel	Smith's Pygmy Robber Frog
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)	Craugastoridae
Genus	Mustela	Craugastor
Species	Mustela itatsi	Craugastor hobartsmithi

Evolutionary Relationship

Japanese Weasel and Smith's Pygmy Robber Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Japanese Weasel

NT — Near Threatened

Smith's Pygmy Robber Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Japanese Weasel	Smith's Pygmy Robber Frog
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.

Smith's Pygmy Robber Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.