American marten vs West Afrika Linsang

Martes americana compared with Poiana leightoni

Key Differences

• American marten is Least Concern while West Afrika Linsang is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American marten	West Afrika Linsang
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order same	Carnivora (Raubtiere)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Viverridae
Genus	Martes	Poiana
Species	Martes americana	Poiana leightoni

Evolutionary Relationship

American marten and West Afrika Linsang share a common ancestor at the Order level: Carnivora. (Raubtiere)

Conservation Status

American marten

LC — Least Concern

West Afrika Linsang

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American marten	West Afrika Linsang
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

American marten

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in United States.

West Afrika Linsang

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

American marten

The American marten (Martes americana) is a species in the genus Martes. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.