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Beech marten vs Sable

The beech marten is heavier: 1.54 kg against 1.13 kg for the sable, about 36% more.

Beech marten (Martes foina)
Beech marten LCLeast Concern
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Sable (Martes zibellina)
Sable LCLeast Concern
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What is the difference between a beech marten and a sable?

Each point below is worked out from a pair of recorded values.

  • The beech marten is heavier: 1.54 kg against 1.13 kg for the sable, about 36% more.
  • The sable is longer-lived: 18.4 years against 18.1 years for the beech marten, about 2% longer.
  • Both belong to the genus Martes, so they are close relatives.
  • Both are listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Side by side

Beech martenSable
Scientific nameMartes foinaMartes zibellina
FamilyMustelidaeMustelidae
OrderCarnivoraCarnivora
Weight1.54 kg – 1.7 kg1.07 kg – 1.5 kg
LengthNot recordedNot recorded
Lifespan18.1 years18.4 years
Main foodNot recordedNot recorded
Habitatforestforest
Conservation statusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Countries recordedNot recordedNot recorded

A scale drawing needs a recorded length for both animals; only weights are on record for this pair.

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