Laurel macho vs Marta

Cordia gerascanthus compared with Martes martes

Key Differences

• Laurel macho is Data Deficient while Marta is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Laurel macho	Marta
Kingdom	Plantae (planta)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)	Chordata (cordados)
Class	Magnoliopsida (Dicots)	Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order	Boraginales (Boraginales)	Carnivora (carnívoros)
Family	Cordiaceae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Cordia	Martes
Species	Cordia gerascanthus	Martes martes

Conservation Status

Laurel macho

DD — Data Deficient

Marta

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Laurel macho	Marta
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Laurel macho

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Cuba, and Sao Tome and Principe.

Marta

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.

Laurel macho

The Baria (Cordia gerascanthus) is a species in the genus Cordia. Its conservation status is listed as Data Deficient, indicating insufficient data for assessment. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Marta

La marta europea (Martes martes) está clasificada como En Peligro Crítico (CR) en la Lista Roja de la UICN. Enfrenta un riesgo extremadamente alto de extinción en estado silvestre debido al severo declive poblacional y la pérdida de hábitat.