beech marten vs Cyprus Spiny Mouse

Martes foina compared with Acomys nesiotes

Key Differences

• beech marten is Least Concern while Cyprus Spiny Mouse is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	beech marten	Cyprus Spiny Mouse
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)	Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus	Martes	Acomys
Species	Martes foina	Acomys nesiotes

Evolutionary Relationship

beech marten and Cyprus Spiny Mouse share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

beech marten

LC — Least Concern

Cyprus Spiny Mouse

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	beech marten	Cyprus Spiny Mouse
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

beech marten

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries).

Cyprus Spiny Mouse

Habitat

Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Range

Found in Cyprus.

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.