Martes (carnivore)

Abundance: 0.02 to 80.00% (median 0.63%)

Latitudinal range: -7.1° to 63.8°

Habitats: (57), Mediterranean woodland (2), boreal forest/taiga (5), desert/xeric shrubland (1), montane grassland (3), temperate broadleaf/mixed forest (17), temperate coniferous forest (3), tropical/subtropical dry broadleaf forest (9), tropical/subtropical moist broadleaf forest (14), tundra (1)

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Found in 112 samples

Afghanistan: Nuristan Province

Armenia: Hovk-1 Cave (Unit 4) (Late Pleistocene)

Bangladesh: Rajkandi

Bhutan: Lamai Goempa Research Preserve

Bulgaria: Osogovo Mountain (Natura 2000 study), Osogovo Mountain (intensive study), Osogovo Mountain (opportunistic study)

Cambodia: Phnom Prich Wildlife Sanctuary, Chhep Wildlife Sanctuary

Canada: Canadian National Railway (fall), Charlie Lake Cave (Zone IV) (Holocene), Keffer (Midden 57, screened) (Holocene), Pender Canal Site (trench) (Holocene), Irving-Johnston (Holocene), EMEND site (retention level 100%, replicate 1), EMEND site (retention level 100%, replicate 2), EMEND site (retention level 100%, replicate 3), Algar

China: Wanglang National Nature Reserve, Shennongjia National Nature Reserve, Suojia Township, Nangunhe Nature Reserve, Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve, Guanyinshan Nature Reserve, Yanchiwan National Nature Reserve, Huangshan Mountain Scenic Area, Tengchong Section, Foping National Nature Reserve (2020), Kanas National Nature Reserve, Tianluoshan (Holocene)

Denmark: Smakkerup Huse (Holocene)

France: Le Baradieu (Early Miocene), Salève, Payre (ensemble F) (Middle Pleistocene), Tourville-la-Rivière (level D1) (Middle Pleistocene)

India: Dachigam National Park

Indonesia: PT. REA Kaltim Estates, Cipaganti, Acacia mangium plantation

Iran: Wezmeh Cave (Late Pleistocene), Tappeh Sang-e Chakhmaq (West Mound) (Holocene)

Iraq: Palegawra Cave (Late Pleistocene)

Israel: Motza (Early PPNB) (Holocene), Motza (Middle PPNB) (Holocene), Yiftah'el (Holocene), Marj Rabba (Holocene), El-Wad Cave (Early Natufian) (Late Pleistocene), El-Wad Cave (Late Natufian) (Late Pleistocene)

Italy: Western Trento Province (2012), Caverna degli Orsi (sondage A, Unit 11.2) (Late Pleistocene), Riparo Biarzo (SU 4 + 3B) (Holocene), Riparo Biarzo (SU 3A) (Holocene), Pirro Nord 13 (Early Pleistocene), Poggio Rosso (Early Pleistocene)

Japan: Fujiyoshida City, Yukiiri Fureainosato Park (summer 2001)

Kyrgyzstan: Jangart Hunting Reserve (ridge)

Lebanon: Jabal Moussa Biosphere Reserve (spring)

Malaysia: Merapoh, Jerangau Forest Reserve, Deramakot Forest Reserve, Imbak Canyon Conservation Area, Bangi Forest Reserve, Maliau Basin Conservation Area, Anap Sustainable Development Unit, Endau Rompin National Park

Mongolia: Zaraa Uul (Locus 2) (Holocene)

Myanmar: Hukaung Valley Wildlife Sanctuary (Outside the Core), Naungmung and Machanbaw Townships, Kweenkoh

Nepal: Limi Valley

Poland: Borsuka Cave (Layer VI) (Late Pleistocene), Zabia Cave (Layer 20) (Early Pleistocene), Zabia Cave (Layer 19) (Early Pleistocene), Zabia Cave (Layer 18) (Early Pleistocene), Zabia Cave (Layer 17) (Early Pleistocene), Zabia Cave (Layer 15) (Early Pleistocene), Zabia Cave (Layer 14) (Early Pleistocene), Zabia Cave (Layer 13) (Early Pleistocene), Zabia Cave (Layer 12) (Early Pleistocene), Zabia Cave (Layer 10) (Early Pleistocene), Zabia Cave (Layer 9) (Early Pleistocene)

Russia: Geographical Society Cave (Late Pleistocene), Sagan-Zaba II (Layer 3A) (Holocene), Chagyrskaya Cave (Layer 5) (Late Pleistocene), Chagyrskaya Cave (Layer 6) (Late Pleistocene), Mezmaiskaya Cave (Layer 2B) (Late Pleistocene), Cheremukhovo-1 (Bed 3) (Holocene), Cheremukhovo-1 (Bed 4) (Holocene), Cheremukhovo-1 (Bed 5) (Holocene), Cheremukhovo-1 (Bed 6) (Holocene), Cheremukhovo-1 (Bed 7) (Holocene), Khayrgas Cave - Layer 4 (1998-1999 pit) (Holocene), Khayrgas Cave - Layer 6 (1998-1999 pit) (Late Pleistocene), Chernyshevskaya-III Cave (layer 3) (Holocene)

Spain: Larraga

Switzerland: Zurich (movement photos)

Thailand: Hala-Bala Wildlife Sanctuary, Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary

Turkey: Yaylacik Research Forest, Marmaris, Barhal Stream, Koycegiz Wildlife Development Reserve, Ulucak Höyük (Level IV) (Holocene), Direkli Cave (Holocene)

United States: Crystal Ball Cave (Late Pleistocene), Robinson Cave (Late Pleistocene), New Paris Sinkhole No. 4 (Late Pleistocene), Natural Chimneys (Late Pleistocene), Molybdenum Ridge (triggered detections), Marmes Rockshelter (Harrison horizon) (Pleistocene - Holocene)

Vietnam: Coc Muoi (Middle Pleistocene)

See also Martes americana, Martes caurina, Martes flavigula, Martes foina, Martes martes, Martes melampus, Martes sainjoni, Martes sp., Martes spp., Martes vetus, Martes zibellina