Baummarder, Edelmarder vs Peitschenrochen

Martes martes compared with Hypanus americanus

Key Differences

• Baummarder, Edelmarder is Critically Endangered while Peitschenrochen is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Baummarder, Edelmarder	Peitschenrochen
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Carnivora (Raubtiere)	Myliobatiformes (Stechrochenartige)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Dasyatidae
Genus	Martes	Hypanus
Species	Martes martes	Hypanus americanus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Baummarder, Edelmarder

CR — Critically Endangered

Peitschenrochen

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Baummarder, Edelmarder	Peitschenrochen
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.

Peitschenrochen

Habitat

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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

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.