Fisher

[Nancy]

Fisher
Martes pennanti

Description Long body; looks stockier than most other mustelids because of its long fur. Dark brown above and below. Broad head has grayish cast; pointed snout; small ears. Bushy tail. Male larger than female. L 31–41" (790–1,033 mm); T 11 3/4–16 5/8" (300–422 mm); HF 3 1/2–5 5/8" (89–143 mm); Wt 3–18 lb (1.4–8.2 kg).


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