American marten
Martes americana
CommonMammalcarnivore
The American marten is a sleek, furry mammal that roams the forests of Canada and the northern United States, including Alaska. With its slender body and soft fur that ranges from yellowish to dark brown, it’s easy to spot its distinctive bib, which stands out against its coat. Males are noticeably larger than females, making them easy to tell apart.
- It has a bib of fur that contrasts with its body color.
- Males are significantly larger than females.
- Its fur can range from yellowish to nearly black.
ForestNorth America
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- Classification
- Mammal
- Scientific name
- Martes americana
- Habitat
- Forest
- Regions in this directory
- North America
- Diet
- carnivore
- Relative size
- small
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern (LC)