Caparao akodont vs Japanese Weasel

Akodon mystax compared with Mustela itatsi

Key Differences

• Caparao akodont is Data Deficient while Japanese Weasel is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Caparao akodont	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	Akodon	Mustela
Species	Akodon mystax	Mustela itatsi

Evolutionary Relationship

Caparao akodont and Japanese Weasel share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mammifères)

Conservation Status

Caparao akodont

DD — Data Deficient

Japanese Weasel

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Caparao akodont	Japanese Weasel
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Caparao akodont

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.

Caparao akodont

The Caparao akodont (Akodon mystax) is a species in the genus Akodon. It is currently classified as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.