Japanese Weasel vs Paradox Vole

Mustela itatsi compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

• Japanese Weasel is Near Threatened while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Japanese Weasel	Paradox Vole
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	Carnivora (ネコ目)	Rodentia (ネズミ目)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Cricetidae
Genus	Mustela	Microtus
Species	Mustela itatsi	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

Japanese Weasel and Paradox Vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (哺乳類)

Conservation Status

Japanese Weasel

NT — Near Threatened

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Japanese Weasel	Paradox Vole
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.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.