Japanese Weasel vs Variable Akodont

Mustela itatsi compared with Akodon varius

Key Differences

• Japanese Weasel is Near Threatened while Variable Akodont is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Japanese Weasel	Variable Akodont
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Cricetidae
Genus	Mustela	Akodon
Species	Mustela itatsi	Akodon varius

Evolutionary Relationship

Japanese Weasel and Variable Akodont share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Japanese Weasel

NT — Near Threatened

Variable Akodont

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Japanese Weasel	Variable Akodont
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.

Variable Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.