Marten

Martens
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Family: Mustelidae Genus: Martes
Species
Martes americana Martes flavigula Martes foina Martes gwatkinsii Martes martes Martes melampus Martes pennanti Martes zibellina

The Martens constitute genus Martes within the subfamily Mustelinae, in family Mustelidae. Martens are carnivorous animals related to weasels, minks, and wolverines. Many are tree-dwellers, preying on birds and their eggs.

Some species of genus Martes

• American Marten, Martes americana
• Yellow-throated Marten, Martes flavigula
• Beech Marten, Martes foina
• Nilgiri Marten, Martes gwatkinsii
• Pine Marten, Martes martes
• Japanese Marten, Martes melampus
• Fisher, Martes pennanti
• Sable, Martes zibellina