pine marten
Martes martes
Conservation status data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
51
Countries
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Carnivora
Family
Mustelidae
Genus
Martes
pine marten belongs to the family Mustelidae, order Carnivora, within the Mammalia class.
Species Profile
Species profile data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Pine martens face severe population declines due to extensive habitat fragmentation from deforestation and urban development, which isolates populations and reduces genetic diversity. Historical persecution and ongoing illegal trapping have further decimated populations, while competition with introduced species and vehicle strikes continue to threaten remaining individuals.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Mature coniferous and mixed forests with dense canopy cover, particularly spruce, pine, and fir woodlands between 200-2000m elevation. Also utilizes rocky outcrops, stone walls, and woodland edges with suitable denning sites in tree hollows, rock crevices, and abandoned buildings.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
Pine martens face severe population declines due to extensive habitat fragmentation from deforestation and urban development, which isolates populations and reduces genetic diversity. Historical persecution and ongoing illegal trapping have further decimated populations, while competition with introduced species and vehicle strikes continue to threaten remaining individuals.
Habitat fragmentation and deforestation
Historical persecution and illegal trapping
Vehicle strikes on roads fragmenting habitat
Competition with introduced species
Reduced genetic diversity in isolated populations
Found in 51 Countries
National vs Global Threat Status
How this species is assessed at the national level compared to its IUCN global status (CR).
| Country | National Status | Global Status | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU | LCLeast Concern | CRCritically Endangered | Lower local risk |
| EU | LCLeast Concern | CRCritically Endangered | Lower local risk |
National Red List data sourced from the National Red List Project (nationalredlist.org, ZSL) and country-specific Red List authorities.
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
National Red Lists: ZSL (2025). National Red List. Zoological Society of London. Available at: https://www.nationalredlist.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). pine marten (Martes martes). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/pine-marten