Guianan Neacomys vs Japanese Weasel

Neacomys guianae compared with Mustela itatsi

Key Differences

• Guianan Neacomys is Least Concern while Japanese Weasel is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Guianan Neacomys	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	Neacomys	Mustela
Species	Neacomys guianae	Mustela itatsi

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Guianan Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Japanese Weasel

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Guianan Neacomys	Japanese Weasel
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Guianan Neacomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.

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.