American marten vs European pine marten

Martes americana compared with Martes martes

Key Differences

• American marten is Least Concern while European pine marten is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American marten	European pine marten
Kingdom same	Animalia (动物界)	Animalia (动物界)
Phylum same	Chordata (脊索动物门)	Chordata (脊索动物门)
Class same	Mammalia (哺乳動物)	Mammalia (哺乳動物)
Order same	Carnivora (食肉目)	Carnivora (食肉目)
Family same	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus same	Martes	Martes
Species	Martes americana	Martes martes

Evolutionary Relationship

American marten and European pine marten share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Martes.

Conservation Status

American marten

LC — Least Concern

European pine marten

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American marten	European pine marten
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.

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.

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.

European pine marten

欧洲松貂（Martes martes）在IUCN红色名录中被列为极危（CR）物种。由于种群数量严重下降和栖息地丧失，在野外面临极高的灭绝风险。