American marten vs

Martes americana compared with Perichaena chrysosperma

Key Differences

  • American marten is Least Concern while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank American marten
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Protozoa (protozoa)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Mycetozoa
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Myxomycetes (Myxomycetes)
Order Carnivora (Carnivorans) Trichiales (Trichiales)
Family Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters) Trichiaceae
Genus Martes Perichaena
Species Martes americana Perichaena chrysosperma

Conservation Status

American marten

LC — Least Concern

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute American marten
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.

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Brazil, Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.

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.

No description available.

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