American marten vs Pine Woods Salamander

Martes americana compared with Ambystoma silvense

Key Differences

• American marten is Least Concern while Pine Woods Salamander is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American marten	Pine Woods Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Ambystomatidae
Genus	Martes	Ambystoma
Species	Martes americana	Ambystoma silvense

Evolutionary Relationship

American marten and Pine Woods Salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

American marten

LC — Least Concern

Pine Woods Salamander

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American marten	Pine Woods Salamander
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.

Pine Woods Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

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.