American Marten
Martes americana
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Cordats)
- ClassMammalia (Mamífers)
- OrderCarnivora (Carnívors)
- FamilyMustelidae (Mustelids)
- GenusMartes (Martens)
- SpeciesMartes americana (American Marten)
The American marten (Martes americana), also known as the American pine marten, is a species of North American mammal, a member of the family Mustelidae. The species is sometimes referred to as simply the pine marten. The name "pine marten" is derived from the common name of the related but distinct Eurasian species, Martes martes. Martes americana is found throughout Canada and parts of the northern United States including Alaska. It is a long, slender-bodied marten, with fur ranging from yellowish to brown to near black. It may be confused with the fisher (Pekania pennanti), but the marten is lighter in color and smaller. Wikipedia →
10–20% of wildlife watchers report a American Marten sighting in Banff National Park, based on 72 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.
Closest Relatives at Banff National Park
Northern River Otter
Lontra canadensis
Stoat
Mustela erminea
Wolverine
Gulo gulo
Least Weasel
Mustela nivalis
American Black Bear
Ursus americanus
Brown Bear
Ursus arctos
Coyote
Canis latrans
Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes
Gray Wolf
Canis lupus
Canada Lynx
Lynx canadensis
Striped Skunk
Mephitis mephitis
Mountain Lion
Puma concolor
📅 Monthly Probability
☀️ When They're Spotted
Most active during daytime hours (6am–6pm) · across all parks (global)
Global Distribution
Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.
where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is) · parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Banff National Park | 🇨🇦 Canada | |
| 2 | Jasper National Park | 🇨🇦 Canada | |
| 3 | Riding Mountain National Park | 🇨🇦 Canada | |
| 4 | Glacier National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 5 | Isle Royale National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 6 | Great Bear Rainforest | 🇨🇦 Canada | |
| 7 | Wood Buffalo National Park | 🇨🇦 Canada | |
| 8 | Gros Morne National Park | 🇨🇦 Canada |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a American Marten in Banff National Park?
About 15% of wildlife watchers report a American Marten sighting in Banff National Park, based on 72 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see American Marten in Banff National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for American Marten in Banff National Park in our monthly data.