American marten vs Malagasy civet

Martes americana compared with Fossa fossana

Key Differences

• American marten is Least Concern while Malagasy civet is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American marten	Malagasy civet
Kingdom same	Animalia (hayvan)	Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum same	Chordata (Kordalılar)	Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class same	Mammalia (memeliler)	Mammalia (memeliler)
Order same	Carnivora (etçiller)	Carnivora (etçiller)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Eupleridae
Genus	Martes	Fossa
Species	Martes americana	Fossa fossana

Evolutionary Relationship

American marten and Malagasy civet share a common ancestor at the Order level: Carnivora. (etçiller)

Conservation Status

American marten

LC — Least Concern

Malagasy civet

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American marten	Malagasy civet
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.

Malagasy civet

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.