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SPECIES PROFILE
Beech Marten (Martes foina)
Martes
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Mammalia
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Europe, Asia
DIET
Omnivorous
HABITAT
Rocky areas, buildings, woodland
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Mammalia
ORDER
Carnivora
FAMILY
Mustelidae
GENUS
Martes
📋 Description
SIZE
40-50 cm body, 1-2 kg
COLORATION
Brown, white throat patch
ADAPTATIONS
Rock climber, adaptable
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Rocky areas, buildings, woodland
DIET
Omnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Europe, Asia
REPRODUCTION
3-5 kits, 1 litter per year
DIET DETAILS
Rodents, fruit, birds
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Habitat loss
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The beech marten is more tolerant of human presence than the pine marten and often lives in buildings.
2
It has a white throat patch that is usually divided.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Camargue France
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Common in Europe; look for in rocky areas and buildings.
