American marten vs Zorro Antártico

Martes americana compared with Dusicyon australis

Key Differences

• American marten is Least Concern while Zorro Antártico is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American marten	Zorro Antártico
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class same	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order same	Carnivora (carnívoros)	Carnivora (carnívoros)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Martes	Dusicyon
Species	Martes americana	Dusicyon australis

Evolutionary Relationship

American marten and Zorro Antártico share a common ancestor at the Order level: Carnivora. (carnívoros)

Conservation Status

American marten

LC — Least Concern

Zorro Antártico

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American marten	Zorro Antártico
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

American marten

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in United States.

Zorro Antártico

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

American marten

The American marten (Martes americana) is a species in the genus Martes. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.