Japanese Weasel vs Cutín mutable

Mustela itatsi compared with Pristimantis mutabilis

Key Differences

• Japanese Weasel is Near Threatened while Cutín mutable is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Japanese Weasel	Cutín mutable
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Carnivora (carnívoros)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Craugastoridae
Genus	Mustela	Pristimantis
Species	Mustela itatsi	Pristimantis mutabilis

Evolutionary Relationship

Japanese Weasel and Cutín mutable share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)

Conservation Status

Japanese Weasel

NT — Near Threatened

Cutín mutable

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Japanese Weasel	Cutín mutable
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.

Cutín mutable

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.