Kreta-Stachelmaus vs Baummarder, Edelmarder

Acomys minous compared with Martes martes

Key Differences

• Kreta-Stachelmaus is Data Deficient while Baummarder, Edelmarder is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Kreta-Stachelmaus	Baummarder, Edelmarder
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Rodentia (Nagetiere)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Acomys	Martes
Species	Acomys minous	Martes martes

Evolutionary Relationship

Kreta-Stachelmaus and Baummarder, Edelmarder share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Kreta-Stachelmaus

DD — Data Deficient

Baummarder, Edelmarder

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Kreta-Stachelmaus	Baummarder, Edelmarder
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Kreta-Stachelmaus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Greece.

Baummarder, Edelmarder

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Baummarder, Edelmarder

European pine marten (Martes martes) is classified as Critically Endangered (CR) on the IUCN Red List. Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild due to severe population decline and habitat loss.