European pine marten vs Johnstons genet

Martes martes compared with Genetta johnstoni

Key Differences

• European pine marten is Critically Endangered while Johnstons genet is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	European pine marten	Johnstons genet
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Viverridae
Genus	Martes	Genetta
Species	Martes martes	Genetta johnstoni

Evolutionary Relationship

European pine marten and Johnstons genet share a common ancestor at the Order level: Carnivora. (Carnivorans)

Conservation Status

European pine marten

CR — Critically Endangered

Johnstons genet

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	European pine marten	Johnstons genet
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.

Johnstons genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.