beech marten

Also known as Martes foina, stone marten, house marten, white breasted marten

species of marten

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A beech marten is a small carnivorous mammal belonging to the marten family, similar to weasels and badgers. While specific details about its ecological or cultural significance aren't provided here, it is recognized as a distinct species within the diverse group of martens found across various regions.

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Species

Stone Marten

species

Observations8,479

Maximum longevity: 18.2 years (captivity) Observations: The total gestation period, with implantation delay, varies between 76 and 289 days.

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taxon name: Martes foina
Commons category: Martes foina
Commons gallery: Martes foina
taxon common name: kuna belica
longest observed lifespan: 18.2
sequenced genome URL: www.dnazoo.org/assemblies/Martes_foina
short name: M. foina

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The beech marten (Martes foina), also known as the stone marten, house marten or white breasted marten, is a species of marten native to much of Europe and Central Asia, though it has established a feral population in North America. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List on account of its wide distribution, its large population, and its presence in a number of protected areas. It is superficially similar to the European pine marten, but differs from it by its smaller size and habitat preferences. While the pine marten is a forest specialist, the beech marten is a more generalist and adaptable species, occurring in a number of open and forest habitats.

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