Fisher (Pekania pennanti)

Fisher, a reference photo — Photo: Mount Rainier National Park from Ashford, WA, United States · Public domain

The fisher (Pekania pennanti) is a carnivorous mammal native to North America, a forest-dwelling creature whose range covers much of the boreal forest in Canada to the northern United States. It is a member of the mustelid family and is the only living member of the genus Pekania. Although it is sometimes referred to colloquially as a fisher cat, it is not a feline.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Fisher being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Martes zibellina
Martes americana
Gulo gulo
Martes martes
Martes caurina
Martes foina

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Family: Mustelidae
Genus: Pekania
Species: Pekania pennanti

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