American marten vs Scrub Kauri

Martes americana compared with Agathis ovata

Key Differences

• American marten is Least Concern while Scrub Kauri is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American marten	Scrub Kauri
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Braconidae
Genus	Martes	Agathis
Species	Martes americana	Agathis ovata

Evolutionary Relationship

American marten and Scrub Kauri share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

American marten

LC — Least Concern

Scrub Kauri

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American marten	Scrub Kauri
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.

Scrub Kauri

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

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.