American marten vs Sable; see Ognev (1935{#0445}) for a list of common names

Martes americana compared with Martes zibellina

Taxonomic Classification

Rank American marten Sable; see Ognev (1935{#0445}) for a list of common names
Kingdom same Animalia (حيوانات) Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum same Chordata (حبليات) Chordata (حبليات)
Class same Mammalia (ثدييات) Mammalia (ثدييات)
Order same Carnivora (لواحم) Carnivora (لواحم)
Family same Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters) Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus same Martes Martes
Species Martes americana Martes zibellina

Evolutionary Relationship

American marten and Sable; see Ognev (1935{#0445}) for a list of common names share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Martes.

Conservation Status

American marten

LC — Least Concern

Sable; see Ognev (1935{#0445}) for a list of common names

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute American marten Sable; see Ognev (1935{#0445}) for a list of common names
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

American marten

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in United States.

Sable; see Ognev (1935{#0445}) for a list of common names

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Russia.

American marten

The American marten (Martes americana) is a species in the genus Martes. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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