Japanese Weasel vs White Scroll Algae

Mustela itatsi compared with Padina sanctae-crucis

Key Differences

• Japanese Weasel is Near Threatened while White Scroll Algae is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Japanese Weasel	White Scroll Algae
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Phaeophyceae (Phaeophyceae)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Dictyotales (Dictyotales)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Dictyotaceae
Genus	Mustela	Padina
Species	Mustela itatsi	Padina sanctae-crucis

Conservation Status

Japanese Weasel

NT — Near Threatened

White Scroll Algae

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Japanese Weasel	White Scroll Algae
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.

White Scroll Algae

Habitat

Native to Asia and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Brazil and Taiwan.