Hudson s Thomaomys vs Japanese Weasel

Thomasomys hudsoni compared with Mustela itatsi

Key Differences

• Hudson s Thomaomys is Vulnerable while Japanese Weasel is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hudson s Thomaomys	Japanese Weasel
Kingdom same	Animalia (hewan)	Animalia (hewan)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mamalia)	Mammalia (mamalia)
Order	Rodentia (hewan pengerat)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Cricetidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Thomasomys	Mustela
Species	Thomasomys hudsoni	Mustela itatsi

Evolutionary Relationship

Hudson s Thomaomys and Japanese Weasel share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mamalia)

Conservation Status

Hudson s Thomaomys

VU — Vulnerable

Japanese Weasel

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hudson s Thomaomys	Japanese Weasel
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hudson s Thomaomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its 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.