l 'Otocyon vs Japanese Weasel

Otocyon megalotis compared with Mustela itatsi

Key Differences

• l 'Otocyon is Least Concern while Japanese Weasel is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	l 'Otocyon	Japanese Weasel
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mammifères)	Mammalia (mammifères)
Order same	Carnivora (carnivores)	Carnivora (carnivores)
Family	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Otocyon	Mustela
Species	Otocyon megalotis	Mustela itatsi

Evolutionary Relationship

l 'Otocyon and Japanese Weasel share a common ancestor at the Order level: Carnivora. (carnivores)

Conservation Status

l 'Otocyon

LC — Least Concern

Japanese Weasel

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	l 'Otocyon	Japanese Weasel
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

l 'Otocyon

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.

l 'Otocyon

The Bat-eared fox (Otocyon megalotis) is a species in the genus Otocyon. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.