Japanese Weasel vs Luzon Cordillera Apomys

Mustela itatsi compared with Apomys abrae

Key Differences

• Japanese Weasel is Near Threatened while Luzon Cordillera Apomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Japanese Weasel	Luzon Cordillera Apomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (동물)	Animalia (동물)
Phylum same	Chordata (척삭동물)	Chordata (척삭동물)
Class same	Mammalia (포유류)	Mammalia (포유류)
Order	Carnivora (식육목)	Rodentia (설치류)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus	Mustela	Apomys
Species	Mustela itatsi	Apomys abrae

Evolutionary Relationship

Japanese Weasel and Luzon Cordillera Apomys share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (포유류)

Conservation Status

Japanese Weasel

NT — Near Threatened

Luzon Cordillera Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Japanese Weasel	Luzon Cordillera Apomys
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.

Luzon Cordillera Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.