Topillo Griego vs Japanese Weasel

Microtus levis compared with Mustela itatsi

Key Differences

• Topillo Griego is Least Concern while Japanese Weasel is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Topillo Griego	Japanese Weasel
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class same	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Carnivora (carnívoros)
Family	Cricetidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Microtus	Mustela
Species	Microtus levis	Mustela itatsi

Evolutionary Relationship

Topillo Griego and Japanese Weasel share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mamíferos)

Conservation Status

Topillo Griego

LC — Least Concern

Japanese Weasel

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Topillo Griego	Japanese Weasel
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Topillo Griego

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Norway.

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.