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Japanese weasel

Japanese weasel
Photo: DataBase Center for Life Science (DBCLS) · CC BY 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

The Japanese weasel (Mustela itatsi) is a carnivorous mammal native to Asia.

The Japanese weasel is a carnivorous mammal belonging to the genus Mustela in the family Mustelidae. The most closely related Mustela species is the Siberian weasel. — Wikipedia

Scientific name
Mustela itatsi
Class
Mammal
Family / order
Mustelidae
Diet
Carnivore
Habitat
Terrestrial
Found in
Asia
Conservation status
Near Threatened

What does a Japanese weasel eat?

The japanese weasel is a carnivore, feeding on other animals.

Where do Japanese weasels live?

Japanese weasels are found in Asia, in terrestrial habitats.

Is the japanese weasel endangered?

The japanese weasel is currently listed as “Near Threatened” on the IUCN Red List.

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