Japanese Weasel vs Johnstons genet

Mustela itatsi compared with Genetta johnstoni

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Japanese Weasel	Johnstons genet
Kingdom same	Animalia (動物)	Animalia (動物)
Phylum same	Chordata (脊索動物)	Chordata (脊索動物)
Class same	Mammalia (哺乳類)	Mammalia (哺乳類)
Order same	Carnivora (ネコ目)	Carnivora (ネコ目)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Viverridae
Genus	Mustela	Genetta
Species	Mustela itatsi	Genetta johnstoni

Evolutionary Relationship

Japanese Weasel and Johnstons genet share a common ancestor at the Order level: Carnivora. (ネコ目)

Conservation Status

Japanese Weasel

NT — Near Threatened

Johnstons genet

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Japanese Weasel	Johnstons genet
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.

Johnstons genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.