European pine marten vs

Martes martes compared with Nitzschia angularis

Key Differences

  • European pine marten is Critically Endangered while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank European pine marten
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum Chordata (cordados) Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)
Class Mammalia (mamíferos) Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae)
Order Carnivora (carnívoros) Bacillariales (Bacillariales)
Family Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters) Bacillariaceae
Genus Martes Nitzschia
Species Martes martes Nitzschia angularis

Conservation Status

European pine marten

CR — Critically Endangered

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute European pine marten
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.

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Brazil, Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.

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.

Nitzschia angularis e uma diatomea penada de agua doce alongada com polos angulares e um rafe distintivo posicionado ao longo da quilha do frustulo. Habita ambientes de agua doce eutroficos a mesotroficos, incluindo rios, lagoas e lagos enriquecidos em nutrientes. Esta diatomea fotosintetica esta associada a condicoes de agua doce moderadamente enriquecidas.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

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