American marten vs European Mink

Martes americana compared with Mustela lutreola

Key Differences

• American marten is Least Concern while European Mink is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American marten	European Mink
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class same	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order same	Carnivora (carnívoros)	Carnivora (carnívoros)
Family same	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Martes	Mustela
Species	Martes americana	Mustela lutreola

Evolutionary Relationship

American marten and European Mink share a common ancestor at the Family level: Mustelidae. (Weasels & Otters)

Conservation Status

American marten

LC — Least Concern

European Mink

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American marten	European Mink
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.

European Mink

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries).

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.