American marten vs Raposa-do-campo

Martes americana compared with Lycalopex vetulus

Key Differences

• American marten is Least Concern while Raposa-do-campo is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American marten	Raposa-do-campo
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	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Martes	Lycalopex
Species	Martes americana	Lycalopex vetulus

Evolutionary Relationship

American marten and Raposa-do-campo share a common ancestor at the Order level: Carnivora. (carnívoros)

Conservation Status

American marten

LC — Least Concern

Raposa-do-campo

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American marten	Raposa-do-campo
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.

Raposa-do-campo

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.