Marten

Martens

:	Animalia
:	Chordata
:	Mammalia
:	Carnivora
:	Mustelidae
:	*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.

Species of 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

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