Altiplano Akodont vs Japanese Weasel

Akodon lutescens compared with Mustela itatsi

Key Differences

• Altiplano Akodont is Least Concern while Japanese Weasel is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Altiplano Akodont	Japanese Weasel
Kingdom same	Animalia (동물)	Animalia (동물)
Phylum same	Chordata (척삭동물)	Chordata (척삭동물)
Class same	Mammalia (포유류)	Mammalia (포유류)
Order	Rodentia (설치류)	Carnivora (식육목)
Family	Cricetidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Akodon	Mustela
Species	Akodon lutescens	Mustela itatsi

Evolutionary Relationship

Altiplano Akodont and Japanese Weasel share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (포유류)

Conservation Status

Altiplano Akodont

LC — Least Concern

Japanese Weasel

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Altiplano Akodont	Japanese Weasel
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Altiplano Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.

Altiplano Akodont

The Altiplano Akodont (Akodon lutescens) is a species in the genus Akodon. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.