American marten vs Ucucha Thomasomys

Martes americana compared with Thomasomys ucucha

Key Differences

• American marten is Least Concern while Ucucha Thomasomys is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American marten	Ucucha Thomasomys
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	Thomasomys
Species	Martes americana	Thomasomys ucucha

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

American marten

LC — Least Concern

Ucucha Thomasomys

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American marten	Ucucha Thomasomys
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.

Ucucha Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.