European pine marten

Martes martes

Critically Endangered

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European pine marten (Martes martes) is classified as Critically Endangered (CR) on the IUCN Red List. Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild due to severe population decline and habitat loss.

Habitat & Distribution

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.

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇹 Italy 🇪🇸 Spain

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)

Order

Carnivora (สัตว์กินเนื้อ)

Family

Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)

Genus

Martes

Species

Martes martes (European pine marten)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Marta

French martre, martre des pins

German Baummarder, Edelmarder

Similar Species in Martes

Sable; see Ognev (1935{#0445}) for a list of common names

yellow-throated marten

Martes flavigula

Least Concern

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vs American marten vs beech marten vs Sable; see Ognev (1935{#0445}) for a list of common names vs Nilgiri Marten

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of European pine marten?

The scientific name of European pine marten is Martes martes. It belongs to the genus Martes.

What is the conservation status of European pine marten?

European pine marten (Martes martes) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does European pine marten live?

European pine marten is found in Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Italy, Norway, Spain, Sweden.

What family does European pine marten belong to?

European pine marten (Martes martes) belongs to the genus Martes, which is part of the taxonomic family Mustelidae.

Is European pine marten endangered?

Yes, European pine marten (Martes martes) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does European pine marten belong to?

European pine marten (Martes martes) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of European pine marten?

The closest relatives of European pine marten in the genus Martes include American marten, beech marten, Sable; see Ognev (1935{#0445}) for a list of common names, Nilgiri Marten, yellow-throated marten.