Class Mammalia Linnaeus, 1758 - mammals
Subclass Theria Parker & Haswell, 1897
Order Carnivora Bowdich, 1821 - carnivores
Suborder Caniformia Kretzoi, 1943
Family Mustelidae Batsch, 1788 - weasels, badgers, skunks, and otters
Subfamily Mustelinae Batsch, 1788 - weasels
Genus Meles Brisson, 1762 - Old World badger
Meles anakuma Temminck, 1844 - Japanese badger