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

Martes martes compared with Martes zibellina

Key Differences

• European pine marten is Critically Endangered while Sable; see Ognev (1935{#0445}) for a list of common names is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	European pine 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 martes	Martes zibellina

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

European pine marten

CR — Critically Endangered

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

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

European pine marten

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Russia.

European pine marten

European pine marten (Martes martes) is classified as Critically Endangered (CR) on the IUCN Red List. Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild due to severe population decline and habitat loss.