Alpenwaldmaus vs Baummarder, Edelmarder

Apodemus alpicola compared with Martes martes

Key Differences

  • Alpenwaldmaus is Least Concern while Baummarder, Edelmarder is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Alpenwaldmaus Baummarder, Edelmarder
Kingdom same Animalia (Tier) Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordatiere) Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same Mammalia (Säugetiere) Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order Rodentia (Nagetiere) Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family Muridae (Mice & Rats) Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus Apodemus Martes
Species Apodemus alpicola Martes martes

Evolutionary Relationship

Alpenwaldmaus and Baummarder, Edelmarder share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Alpenwaldmaus

LC — Least Concern

Baummarder, Edelmarder

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Alpenwaldmaus Baummarder, Edelmarder
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpenwaldmaus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Baummarder, Edelmarder

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.

Alpenwaldmaus

The Alpine Field Mouse (Apodemus alpicola) is a species in the genus Apodemus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Baummarder, Edelmarder

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.

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