Beech marten
The beech marten (Martes foina) is a carnivorous mammal native to Europe.
thumb The beech marten, 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 di — Wikipedia
- Scientific name
- Martes foina
- Class
- Mammal
- Family / order
- Mustelidae
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Habitat
- Terrestrial
- Found in
- Europe
- Weight
- 2 kg
- Length
- 46 cm
- Lifespan
- 18.2 years
- Activity
- Nocturnal
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
What does a beech marten eat?
The beech marten is a carnivore, feeding on other animals.
How big is a beech marten?
The beech marten weighs around 2 kg and measures about 46 cm.
How long do beech martens live?
In the wild, the beech marten can live up to about 18.2 years.
Where do beech martens live?
Beech martens are found in Europe, in terrestrial habitats.
Is the beech marten endangered?
The beech marten is currently listed as “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List.