American marten vs Orange Polypore

Martes americana compared with Hapalopilus croceus

Key Differences

• American marten is Least Concern while Orange Polypore is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American marten	Orange Polypore
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Polyporales (Polyporales)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Phanerochaetaceae
Genus	Martes	Hapalopilus
Species	Martes americana	Hapalopilus croceus

Conservation Status

American marten

LC — Least Concern

Orange Polypore

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American marten	Orange Polypore
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.

Orange Polypore

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Critically 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.