Steinmarder, Hausmarder vs La-Plata-Delphin

Martes foina compared with Pontoporia blainvillei

Key Differences

• Steinmarder, Hausmarder is Least Concern while La-Plata-Delphin is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Steinmarder, Hausmarder	La-Plata-Delphin
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Carnivora (Raubtiere)	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Pontoporiidae
Genus	Martes	Pontoporia
Species	Martes foina	Pontoporia blainvillei

Evolutionary Relationship

Steinmarder, Hausmarder and La-Plata-Delphin share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Steinmarder, Hausmarder

LC — Least Concern

La-Plata-Delphin

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Steinmarder, Hausmarder	La-Plata-Delphin
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).

La-Plata-Delphin

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.