Any of several principally arboreal carnivorous mammals of the genus Martes, related to the weasel, mainly inhabiting northern forests, and having a slender body, bushy tail, and soft fur.

• 貂几种貂属的主要栖居于树上的食肉哺乳动物的统称，与鼬类动物有亲缘关系，主要栖居在北部森林。体形细长，尾部毛浓密，皮毛柔软