Campagnol De Fatio vs Japanese Weasel

Microtus multiplex compared with Mustela itatsi

Key Differences

  • Campagnol De Fatio is Least Concern while Japanese Weasel is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Campagnol De Fatio Japanese Weasel
Kingdom same Animalia (animal) Animalia (animal)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Mammalia (mammifères) Mammalia (mammifères)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Carnivora (carnivores)
Family Cricetidae Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus Microtus Mustela
Species Microtus multiplex Mustela itatsi

Evolutionary Relationship

Campagnol De Fatio and Japanese Weasel share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mammifères)

Conservation Status

Campagnol De Fatio

LC — Least Concern

Japanese Weasel

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Campagnol De Fatio Japanese Weasel
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Campagnol De Fatio

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.

Campagnol De Fatio

The Alpine Pine Vole (Microtus multiplex) is a species in the genus Microtus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Japanese Weasel

No description available.

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