American marten vs Formosan Cypress

Martes americana compared with Chamaecyparis formosensis

Key Differences

• American marten is Least Concern while Formosan Cypress is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American marten	Formosan Cypress
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Pinales (Pines & Allies)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Cupressaceae
Genus	Martes	Chamaecyparis
Species	Martes americana	Chamaecyparis formosensis

Conservation Status

American marten

LC — Least Concern

Formosan Cypress

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American marten	Formosan Cypress
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.

Formosan Cypress

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Range

Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.