fouine vs Zibeline

Martes foina compared with Martes zibellina

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	fouine	Zibeline
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mammifères)	Mammalia (mammifères)
Order same	Carnivora (carnivores)	Carnivora (carnivores)
Family same	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus same	Martes	Martes
Species	Martes foina	Martes zibellina

Evolutionary Relationship

fouine and Zibeline share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Martes.

Conservation Status

fouine

LC — Least Concern

Zibeline

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	fouine	Zibeline
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

fouine

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries).

Zibeline

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Russia.

fouine

beech marten (Martes foina) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇷🇺 Russia