Japanese Weasel vs Autour variable

Mustela itatsi compared with Accipiter hiogaster

Key Differences

• Japanese Weasel is Near Threatened while Autour variable is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Japanese Weasel	Autour variable
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (mammifères)	Aves (oiseau)
Order	Carnivora (carnivores)	Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)
Genus	Mustela	Accipiter
Species	Mustela itatsi	Accipiter hiogaster

Evolutionary Relationship

Japanese Weasel and Autour variable share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Japanese Weasel

NT — Near Threatened

Autour variable

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Japanese Weasel	Autour variable
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.

Autour variable

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.