American marten vs Stream Salamander

Martes americana compared with Batrachuperus pinchonii

Key Differences

• American marten is Least Concern while Stream Salamander is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American marten	Stream 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)	Hynobiidae
Genus	Martes	Batrachuperus
Species	Martes americana	Batrachuperus pinchonii

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

American marten

LC — Least Concern

Stream Salamander

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American marten	Stream 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.

Stream Salamander

Habitat

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

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.