Japanese Weasel vs Surinam toad

Mustela itatsi compared with Pipa pipa

Key Differences

• Japanese Weasel is Near Threatened while Surinam toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Japanese Weasel	Surinam toad
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)	Pipidae
Genus	Mustela	Pipa
Species	Mustela itatsi	Pipa pipa

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Japanese Weasel

NT — Near Threatened

Surinam toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Japanese Weasel	Surinam toad
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.

Surinam toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela.