American marten vs Flag Iris
Martes americana compared with Iris pseudacorus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American marten | Flag Iris |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Carnivora (Carnivorans) | Mantodea (Mantodea) |
| Family | Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters) | Eremiaphilidae |
| Genus | Martes | Iris |
| Species | Martes americana | Iris pseudacorus |
Evolutionary Relationship
American marten and Flag Iris share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
American marten
LC — Least ConcernFlag Iris
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American marten | Flag Iris |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
American marten
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in United States.
Flag Iris
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India, Japan), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (4 countries).
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.
Flag Iris
No description available.
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