Atherton antechinus vs beech marten

Antechinus godmani compared with Martes foina

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Atherton antechinus beech marten
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Mammalia (Mammals) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Dasyuromorphia (Dasyuromorphia) Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family Dasyuridae Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus Antechinus Martes
Species Antechinus godmani Martes foina

Evolutionary Relationship

Atherton antechinus and beech marten share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Atherton antechinus

LC — Least Concern

beech marten

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Atherton antechinus beech marten
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Atherton antechinus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

beech marten

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries).

Atherton antechinus

The Atherton antechinus (Antechinus godmani) is a species in the genus Antechinus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

beech marten

beech marten (Martes foina) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

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