Baummarder, Edelmarder vs Zierliche Peruanische Vespermaus

Martes martes compared with Calomys lepidus

Key Differences

• Baummarder, Edelmarder is Critically Endangered while Zierliche Peruanische Vespermaus is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Baummarder, Edelmarder	Zierliche Peruanische Vespermaus
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Carnivora (Raubtiere)	Rodentia (Nagetiere)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Cricetidae
Genus	Martes	Calomys
Species	Martes martes	Calomys lepidus

Evolutionary Relationship

Baummarder, Edelmarder and Zierliche Peruanische Vespermaus share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Baummarder, Edelmarder

CR — Critically Endangered

Zierliche Peruanische Vespermaus

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Baummarder, Edelmarder	Zierliche Peruanische Vespermaus
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.

Zierliche Peruanische Vespermaus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.