Japanese Weasel vs Ruby poison-arrow frog

Mustela itatsi compared with Ameerega parvula

Key Differences

• Japanese Weasel is Near Threatened while Ruby poison-arrow frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Japanese Weasel	Ruby poison-arrow frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (hewan)	Animalia (hewan)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (mamalia)	Amphibia (Amfibia)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)
Genus	Mustela	Ameerega
Species	Mustela itatsi	Ameerega parvula

Evolutionary Relationship

Japanese Weasel and Ruby poison-arrow frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Japanese Weasel

NT — Near Threatened

Ruby poison-arrow frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Japanese Weasel	Ruby poison-arrow frog
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.

Ruby poison-arrow frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.