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