European pine marten vs Pine Toad

Martes martes compared with Incilius occidentalis

Key Differences

• European pine marten is Critically Endangered while Pine Toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	European pine marten	Pine Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Bufonidae
Genus	Martes	Incilius
Species	Martes martes	Incilius occidentalis

Evolutionary Relationship

European pine marten and Pine Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

European pine marten

CR — Critically Endangered

Pine Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	European pine marten	Pine Toad
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.

Pine Toad

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Mexico.

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.