American marten vs Zocay

Martes americana compared with Plecturocebus ornatus

Key Differences

• American marten is Least Concern while Zocay is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American marten	Zocay
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class same	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order	Carnivora (carnívoros)	Primates (Primates)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Pitheciidae
Genus	Martes	Plecturocebus
Species	Martes americana	Plecturocebus ornatus

Evolutionary Relationship

American marten and Zocay share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mamíferos)

Conservation Status

American marten

LC — Least Concern

Zocay

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American marten	Zocay
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.

Zocay

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.