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beech marten

Martes foina

Least Concern

About

A marta-das-pedras (Martes foina) está classificada como Pouco Preocupante (LC) na Lista Vermelha da IUCN. Amplamente distribuída e abundante na sua área de distribuição, com populações estáveis e sem preocupações imediatas de conservação.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Found across Europe (7 countries).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇬🇷 Greece 🇪🇸 Spain

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Carnivora (carnívoros)

Family

Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)

Genus

Martes

Species

Martes foina (beech marten)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Garduña

French fouine

German Steinmarder, Hausmarder

Similar Species in Martes

Critically Endangered

yellow-throated marten

Martes flavigula

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of beech marten?

The scientific name of beech marten is Martes foina. It belongs to the genus Martes.

What is the conservation status of beech marten?

beech marten (Martes foina) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does beech marten live?

beech marten is found in Found across Europe (7 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Greece, Norway, Russia, Spain, Sweden.

What family does beech marten belong to?

beech marten (Martes foina) belongs to the genus Martes, which is part of the taxonomic family Mustelidae.

Is beech marten endangered?

No, beech marten (Martes foina) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does beech marten belong to?

beech marten (Martes foina) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of beech marten?

The closest relatives of beech marten in the genus Martes include Zibelina, American marten, European pine marten, Nilgiri Marten, yellow-throated marten.