European pine marten vs European Snow Vole

Martes martes compared with Chionomys nivalis

Key Differences

• European pine marten is Critically Endangered while European Snow Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	European pine marten	European Snow Vole
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	Chionomys
Species	Martes martes	Chionomys nivalis

Evolutionary Relationship

European pine marten and European Snow Vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

European pine marten

CR — Critically Endangered

European Snow Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	European pine marten	European Snow Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

European pine marten

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

European Snow Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ukraine.

European pine marten

European pine marten (Martes martes) is classified as Critically Endangered (CR) on the IUCN Red List. Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild due to severe population decline and habitat loss.