Martes pennanti (Erxleben)[Extirpated]

Fisher

Don Linzey & Christy Brecht
Wytheville Community College
Wytheville, Virginia 24382


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Martes pennanti -- Fisher

Last updated: 26 November, 2005

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Species Description

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Phylogeny

Taxonomic Category Scientific Name Common Name
Phylum Chordata Chordates
Class Mammalia Mammals
Order Carnivora Dogs, cats, bears, etc.
Family Mustelidae Otter, Weasels, and Mink

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Geographic distribution

The native range of the fisher is presently across Canada and south into the New England states and New York.

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Habitat

The fisher inhabits large, heavily wooded areas consisting of spruce, fir, or mixed hardwood trees. It also inhabits timbered northern bogs and swamps.

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Natural History

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Conservation Biology

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Links to Other Sites

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Acknowledgements

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References

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Last modified: 8 May, 2002