European pine marten vs Gray-bellied Akodont

Martes martes compared with Brucepattersonius griserufescens

Key Differences

• European pine marten is Critically Endangered while Gray-bellied Akodont is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	European pine marten	Gray-bellied Akodont
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class same	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order	Carnivora (carnívoros)	Rodentia (Roedores)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Cricetidae
Genus	Martes	Brucepattersonius
Species	Martes martes	Brucepattersonius griserufescens

Evolutionary Relationship

European pine marten and Gray-bellied Akodont share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mamíferos)

Conservation Status

European pine marten

CR — Critically Endangered

Gray-bellied Akodont

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	European pine marten	Gray-bellied Akodont
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

European pine marten

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Gray-bellied Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

European pine marten

A marta-europeia (Martes martes) está classificada como Criticamente Em Perigo (CR) na Lista Vermelha da UICN. Enfrenta risco extremamente alto de extinção no estado selvagem devido ao severo declínio populacional e à perda de habitat.