Japanese Weasel vs Variable Goshawk (Variable)

Mustela itatsi compared with Accipiter hiogaster

Key Differences

• Japanese Weasel is Near Threatened while Variable Goshawk (Variable) is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Japanese Weasel	Variable Goshawk (Variable)
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)
Genus	Mustela	Accipiter
Species	Mustela itatsi	Accipiter hiogaster

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Japanese Weasel

NT — Near Threatened

Variable Goshawk (Variable)

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Japanese Weasel	Variable Goshawk (Variable)
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 Goshawk (Variable)

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.