Japanese Badger

Meles anakuma

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Carnivora · Mustelidae

About

The Japanese badger is a species of carnivoran of the family Mustelidae, the weasels and their kin. Endemic to Japan, it is found on Honshu, Kyushu, Shikoku, and Shōdoshima. It is assigned to the genus Meles with its close relatives, the European, Caucasian and Asian badgers. In Japan, it is called by the name anaguma meaning "hole-bear", or mujina.

Fun Fact

It is assigned to the genus Meles with its close relatives, the European (M.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in a variety of woodland and forest habitats.

Diet

Consumes more wild berries, like Rubus palmatus and Rubus hirsutus, while consuming the most persimmons during the fruit's peak availability in the fall season.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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