American marten vs Johnstons genet

Martes americana compared with Genetta johnstoni

Key Differences

• American marten is Least Concern while Johnstons genet is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American marten	Johnstons genet
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)	Viverridae
Genus	Martes	Genetta
Species	Martes americana	Genetta johnstoni

Evolutionary Relationship

American marten and Johnstons genet share a common ancestor at the Order level: Carnivora. (carnívoros)

Conservation Status

American marten

LC — Least Concern

Johnstons genet

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American marten	Johnstons genet
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.

Johnstons genet

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.