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American marten size: How big do they get?

How big does a American marten get? Here is an overview over the average adult age:

A grown American marten (Martes americana) reaches an average size of 38.2 cm (1′ 4″).

When born, they have an average size of 0 cm (0′ 0″). During their lifetime of about 19 years, they grow from 31 grams (0.07 lbs) to 878 grams (1.94 lbs). A American marten has 2 babies at once. The American marten (genus: Martes) is a member of the family Mustelidae.

As a reference: Humans reach an average body size of 1.65m (5′ 5″) while carrying 62 kg (137 lbs). A human woman is pregnant for 280 days (40 weeks) and on average become 75 years old.

The average adult size of a American marten is (1' 4

The American marten or American pine marten (Martes americana) 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 distinct Eurasian species Martes martes. The American marten differs from the fisher (Pekania pennanti) in that it is smaller in size and lighter in color.

Animals of the same family as a American marten

We found other animals of the Mustelidae family:

Animals with the same size as a American marten

Not that size really matters, but it makes things comparable. So here are a couple of animals that are as big as American marten:

Animals with the same litter size as a American marten

Here is a list of animals that have the same number of babies per litter (2) as a American marten:

Animals with the same life expectancy as a American marten

Completely different animals, but becoming as old as a American marten:

Animals with the same weight as a American marten

As a comparison, here are some other animals that weight as much as the Martes americana: