Steinmarder, Hausmarder vs Murin Nordique

Martes foina compared with Myotis septentrionalis

Key Differences

• Steinmarder, Hausmarder is Least Concern while Murin Nordique is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Steinmarder, Hausmarder	Murin Nordique
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Carnivora (Raubtiere)	Chiroptera (Fledertiere)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Vespertilionidae
Genus	Martes	Myotis
Species	Martes foina	Myotis septentrionalis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Steinmarder, Hausmarder

LC — Least Concern

Murin Nordique

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Steinmarder, Hausmarder	Murin Nordique
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).

Murin Nordique

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.