Japanese Weasel vs

Mustela itatsi compared with Staphylococcus haemolyticus

Key Differences

• Japanese Weasel is Near Threatened while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Japanese Weasel
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Firmicutes (Firmicutes)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Bacilli (Bacilli)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Staphylococcales
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Staphylococcaceae
Genus	Mustela	Staphylococcus
Species	Mustela itatsi	Staphylococcus haemolyticus

Conservation Status

Japanese Weasel

NT — Near Threatened

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Japanese Weasel
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.

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Staphylococcus haemolyticus is a coagulase-negative, Gram-positive coccus known for its broad antibiotic resistance and occasional opportunistic infections in immunocompromised patients. It is a common commensal on human skin and mucous membranes worldwide. This bacterium can cause prosthetic device infections and bacteremia in hospital settings.