American marten vs Hoary fox

Martes americana compared with Lycalopex vetulus

Key Differences

• American marten is Least Concern while Hoary fox is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American marten	Hoary fox
Kingdom same	Animalia (動物)	Animalia (動物)
Phylum same	Chordata (脊索動物)	Chordata (脊索動物)
Class same	Mammalia (哺乳類)	Mammalia (哺乳類)
Order same	Carnivora (ネコ目)	Carnivora (ネコ目)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Martes	Lycalopex
Species	Martes americana	Lycalopex vetulus

Evolutionary Relationship

American marten and Hoary fox share a common ancestor at the Order level: Carnivora. (ネコ目)

Conservation Status

American marten

LC — Least Concern

Hoary fox

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American marten	Hoary fox
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.

Hoary fox

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.