Japanese Weasel vs Springtail

Mustela itatsi compared with Entomobrya marginata

Key Differences

• Japanese Weasel is Near Threatened while Springtail is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Japanese Weasel	Springtail
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Collembola (springtail)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Entomobryomorpha (Entomobryomorpha)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Entomobryidae
Genus	Mustela	Entomobrya
Species	Mustela itatsi	Entomobrya marginata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Japanese Weasel

NT — Near Threatened

Springtail

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Japanese Weasel	Springtail
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.

Springtail

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).