Baummarder, Edelmarder vs Flea-frog

Martes martes compared with Brachycephalus didactylus

Key Differences

• Baummarder, Edelmarder is Critically Endangered while Flea-frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Baummarder, Edelmarder	Flea-frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Amphibia (Amphibien)
Order	Carnivora (Raubtiere)	Anura (Froschlurche)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Brachycephalidae
Genus	Martes	Brachycephalus
Species	Martes martes	Brachycephalus didactylus

Evolutionary Relationship

Baummarder, Edelmarder and Flea-frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordatiere)

Conservation Status

Baummarder, Edelmarder

CR — Critically Endangered

Flea-frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Baummarder, Edelmarder	Flea-frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

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.

Flea-frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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.