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beech marten
Also known as Martes foina, stone marten, house marten, white breasted marten
species of marten
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A beech marten is a small carnivorous mammal belonging to the marten family, similar to weasels and badgers. While specific details about its ecological or cultural significance aren't provided here, it is recognized as a distinct species within the diverse group of martens found across various regions.
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Species
Stone Marten
species
Observations8,479
Maximum longevity: 18.2 years (captivity) Observations: The total gestation period, with implantation delay, varies between 76 and 289 days.
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- taxon name
- Martes foina
- Commons category
- Martes foina
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- Martes foina
- taxon common name
- kuna belica
- longest observed lifespan
- 18.2
- sequenced genome URL
- www.dnazoo.org/assemblies/Martes_foina
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Article
The beech marten (Martes foina), 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 distribution, its large population, and its presence in a number of protected areas. It is superficially similar to the European pine marten, but differs from it by its smaller size and habitat preferences. While the pine marten is a forest specialist, the beech marten is a more generalist and adaptable species, occurring in a number of open and forest habitats.
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