Steinmarder, Hausmarder vs Desert Dormouse

Martes foina compared with Selevinia betpakdalaensis

Key Differences

• Steinmarder, Hausmarder is Least Concern while Desert Dormouse is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Steinmarder, Hausmarder	Desert Dormouse
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Carnivora (Raubtiere)	Rodentia (Nagetiere)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Gliridae
Genus	Martes	Selevinia
Species	Martes foina	Selevinia betpakdalaensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Steinmarder, Hausmarder and Desert Dormouse share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Steinmarder, Hausmarder

LC — Least Concern

Desert Dormouse

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Steinmarder, Hausmarder	Desert Dormouse
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Steinmarder, Hausmarder

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries).

Desert Dormouse

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Steinmarder, Hausmarder

beech marten (Martes foina) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.