Sable

Martes zibellina

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Carnivora · Mustelidae

About

The sable is a species of marten, a small omnivorous mammal primarily inhabiting the forest environments of Russia, from the Ural Mountains throughout Siberia, and northern Mongolia. Its habitat also borders eastern Kazakhstan, China, North Korea and Hokkaido, Japan.

Fun Fact

Sable fur was once literally worth its weight in gold — Russian tsars used pelts as currency, and the 'sable trade' drove Russian expansion across Siberia to the Pacific.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Boreal forests

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

15-18 years

Threats

Wildfire
Illegal Logging

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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