Martes americana; Print; 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.; 1710-1792