European Pine Marten

Martes martes

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Carnivora · Mustelidae

About

The European pine marten, also known as the pine marten, is a mustelid native to and widespread in most of Europe, Asia Minor, the Caucasus, and parts of Iran, Iraq, and Syria. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. It is less commonly known as baum marten or sweet marten.

Fun Fact

European pine martens have been credited with saving red squirrel populations in Ireland and Britain — they preferentially prey on the invasive grey squirrels, which are less agile in the treetops.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Temperate and boreal forests

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

8-10 years

Threats

Illegal Logging
Wildfire

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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