American marten vs Reed Vole

Martes americana compared with Microtus fortis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American marten	Reed Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Cricetidae
Genus	Martes	Microtus
Species	Martes americana	Microtus fortis

Evolutionary Relationship

American marten and Reed Vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

American marten

LC — Least Concern

Reed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American marten	Reed Vole
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.

Reed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.