American marten vs Black-fronted Duiker
Martes americana compared with Cephalophus nigrifrons
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American marten | Black-fronted Duiker |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (Chordates) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class same | Mammalia (Mammals) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Carnivora (Carnivorans) | Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates) |
| Family | Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters) | Bovidae (Bovids) |
| Genus | Martes | Cephalophus |
| Species | Martes americana | Cephalophus nigrifrons |
Evolutionary Relationship
American marten and Black-fronted Duiker share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)
Conservation Status
American marten
LC — Least ConcernBlack-fronted Duiker
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American marten | Black-fronted Duiker |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
American marten
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in United States.
Black-fronted Duiker
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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.
Black-fronted Duiker
The Black-fronted Duiker (Cephalophus nigrifrons) is a species in the genus Cephalophus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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