Japanese Weasel vs Große Japanische Waldmaus

Mustela itatsi compared with Apodemus speciosus

Key Differences

• Japanese Weasel is Near Threatened while Große Japanische Waldmaus is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Japanese Weasel	Große Japanische Waldmaus
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Carnivora (Raubtiere)	Rodentia (Nagetiere)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus	Mustela	Apodemus
Species	Mustela itatsi	Apodemus speciosus

Evolutionary Relationship

Japanese Weasel and Große Japanische Waldmaus share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Japanese Weasel

NT — Near Threatened

Große Japanische Waldmaus

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Japanese Weasel	Große Japanische Waldmaus
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.

Große Japanische Waldmaus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.