American marten vs Eastern Squeaker

Martes americana compared with Arthroleptis xenodactylus

Key Differences

• American marten is Least Concern while Eastern Squeaker is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American marten	Eastern Squeaker
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Arthroleptidae
Genus	Martes	Arthroleptis
Species	Martes americana	Arthroleptis xenodactylus

Evolutionary Relationship

American marten and Eastern Squeaker share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

American marten

LC — Least Concern

Eastern Squeaker

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American marten	Eastern Squeaker
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.

Eastern Squeaker

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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.