American marten vs

Martes americana compared with Staphylococcus cohnii

Key Differences

  • American marten is Least Concern while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank American marten
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Firmicutes (Firmicutes)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Bacilli (Bacilli)
Order Carnivora (Carnivorans) Staphylococcales
Family Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters) Staphylococcaceae
Genus Martes Staphylococcus
Species Martes americana Staphylococcus cohnii

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, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in 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.

Staphylococcus cohnii is a coagulase-negative, Gram-positive coccus occurring on the skin of humans and other primates. It has been isolated from human skin, particularly on the feet and hands. This commensal bacterium rarely causes disease but can be an opportunistic pathogen in immunocompromised hosts.

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