Japanese Weasel
Mustela itatsi
Near Threatened
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<speciesfyi-species slug="japanese-weasel"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Japan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
Conservation Status
NT
Near Threatened
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Animals)
Phylum
Chordata
(cordados)
Class
Mammalia
(mamíferos)
Order
Carnivora
(carnívoros)
Family
Mustelidae
(Weasels & Otters)
Genus
Mustela
Species
Mustela itatsi
(Japanese Weasel)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Japanese Weasel?
The scientific name of Japanese Weasel is Mustela itatsi. It belongs to the genus Mustela.
What is the conservation status of Japanese Weasel?
Japanese Weasel (Mustela itatsi) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Japanese Weasel live?
Japanese Weasel is found in Found in Japan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Japan.
What family does Japanese Weasel belong to?
Japanese Weasel (Mustela itatsi) belongs to the genus Mustela, which is part of the taxonomic family Mustelidae.
What kingdom does Japanese Weasel belong to?
Japanese Weasel (Mustela itatsi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Japanese Weasel?
The closest relatives of Japanese Weasel in the genus Mustela include Armiño, Comadreja, Comadreja Amazónica, Comadreja cola larga, Comadreja Colombiana.
Genus Mustela — 15 Species
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LC
Armiño
Mustela erminea
Comadreja
Mustela nivalis
Comadreja Amazónica
Mustela africana
Comadreja cola larga
Mustela frenata
Comadreja Colombiana
Mustela felipei
Comadreja Siberiana
Mustela sibirica
Turón
Mustela putorius
Turón de la Estepa
Mustela eversmanii
Turón Patinegro Americano
Mustela nigripes
Visón Europeo
Mustela lutreola
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NT
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Japanese Weasel
Mustela itatsi
Yellow-bellied Weasel
Mustela kathiah
American mink
Mustela vison
Indonesian Mountain Weasel
Mustela lutreolina
Malaysian Weasel
Mustela nudipes
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