Japanese Weasel vs Guigna

Mustela itatsi compared with Leopardus guigna

Key Differences

• Japanese Weasel is Near Threatened while Guigna is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Japanese Weasel	Guigna
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	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Felidae (Cats)
Genus	Mustela	Leopardus
Species	Mustela itatsi	Leopardus guigna

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Japanese Weasel

NT — Near Threatened

Guigna

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Japanese Weasel	Guigna
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

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.

Guigna

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.