American Marten

Martes americana

The American marten is a species of North American mammal, a member of the family Mustelidae. The name "pine marten", as it's also called, is derived from the common name of the distinct Eurasian species, Martes martes.

American pine martenPine marten
Baby Season
Spring (March-April)
American marten. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Bailey Parsons.
American marten. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Bailey Parsons.
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Community Sightings

Recent observations from the iNaturalist community

American Marten observed by saraahcg
Jan 13, 2026
Dorset, ON P0A 1E0, Canada
bySarah
Research Grade
· 4 IDs
American Marten observed by clayot
Jan 11, 2026
Banff Sunshine Village, Improvement District No. 9 Banff, AB, CA
byClay T
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
American Marten observed by iwyatt
Jan 10, 2026
St Huberts, NY 12943, USA
byWyatt Cudney
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
American Marten observed by emmadaffern
Jan 9, 2026
Wapiti Close, Canmore, AB, CA
byEmma Daffern
Research Grade
· 3 IDs
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