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beech marten

Martes foina

Least Concern

About

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.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Found across Europe (7 countries).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇬🇷 Greece 🇪🇸 Spain

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Carnivora (मांसाहारी गण)

Family

Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)

Genus

Martes

Species

Martes foina (beech marten)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Garduña

French fouine

German Steinmarder, Hausmarder

Similar Species in Martes

Critically Endangered

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Sable; see Ognev (1935{#0445}) for a list of common names

yellow-throated marten

Martes flavigula

Least Concern

View all species in Martes →

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Compare Species

vs American marten vs European pine marten vs Sable; see Ognev (1935{#0445}) for a list of common names vs Nilgiri Marten

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of beech marten?

The scientific name of beech marten is Martes foina. It belongs to the genus Martes.

What is the conservation status of beech marten?

beech marten (Martes foina) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does beech marten live?

beech marten is found in Found across Europe (7 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Greece, Norway, Russia, Spain, Sweden.

What family does beech marten belong to?

beech marten (Martes foina) belongs to the genus Martes, which is part of the taxonomic family Mustelidae.

Is beech marten endangered?

No, beech marten (Martes foina) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does beech marten belong to?

beech marten (Martes foina) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).

What are the closest relatives of beech marten?

The closest relatives of beech marten in the genus Martes include American marten, European pine marten, Sable; see Ognev (1935{#0445}) for a list of common names, Nilgiri Marten, yellow-throated marten.