Cerceta de la Campbell vs Japanese Weasel

Anas nesiotis compared with Mustela itatsi

Key Differences

  • Cerceta de la Campbell is Vulnerable while Japanese Weasel is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Cerceta de la Campbell Japanese Weasel
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (cordados) Chordata (cordados)
Class Aves (Birds) Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order Anseriformes (Anseriformes) Carnivora (carnívoros)
Family Anatidae Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus Anas Mustela
Species Anas nesiotis Mustela itatsi

Evolutionary Relationship

Cerceta de la Campbell and Japanese Weasel share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)

Conservation Status

Cerceta de la Campbell

VU — Vulnerable

Japanese Weasel

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Cerceta de la Campbell Japanese Weasel
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cerceta de la Campbell

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its 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.

Cerceta de la Campbell

The Campbell Islands Teal (Anas nesiotis) is a species in the genus Anas. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Japanese Weasel

No description available.

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