American marten vs Leightons linsang

Martes americana compared with Poiana leightoni

Key Differences

• American marten is Least Concern while Leightons linsang is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American marten	Leightons linsang
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)	Viverridae
Genus	Martes	Poiana
Species	Martes americana	Poiana leightoni

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

American marten

LC — Least Concern

Leightons linsang

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American marten	Leightons linsang
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.

Leightons linsang

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.