Steinmarder, Hausmarder vs Fischkatze

Martes foina compared with Prionailurus viverrinus

Key Differences

• Steinmarder, Hausmarder is Least Concern while Fischkatze is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Steinmarder, Hausmarder	Fischkatze
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)	Felidae (Cats)
Genus	Martes	Prionailurus
Species	Martes foina	Prionailurus viverrinus

Evolutionary Relationship

Steinmarder, Hausmarder and Fischkatze share a common ancestor at the Order level: Carnivora. (Raubtiere)

Conservation Status

Steinmarder, Hausmarder

LC — Least Concern

Fischkatze

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Steinmarder, Hausmarder	Fischkatze
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).

Fischkatze

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.