It is a member of the mustelid family, and is the only living member of the genus Pekania. It is sometimes referred to as a fisher cat, although it is not a cat. [3] The fisher is similar to, but …

Aug 22, 2025 · The fisher, often mistakenly called a “fisher cat,” is a medium-sized mammal native to North America. Despite its common name, it is not a feline and rarely consumes fish. …

Oct 10, 2025 · The fisher, often mistakenly called a “fisher cat,” is a carnivorous mammal native to North America. Despite its common name, it is not a feline but a member of the Mustelidae …

What Is a Fisher Cat? Let's start with the name. Perhaps the most mislabeled mammal out there, the fisher cat (Pekania pennanti) (or, as more accurate animal pros call it, the fisher) has no …

Apr 3, 2024 · What is a fisher? Looking something like a miniature wolverine, fishers are carnivorous mammals of the Mustelidae or weasel family – along with marten, wolverine and …

The fisher (Pekania pennanti) is a small, carnivorous mammal native to North America. It is a member of the mustelid family (commonly referred to as the weasel family), and is sometimes …

Sep 21, 2024 · Ever wondered about the elusive fisher cat? Despite its name, this creature isn't a cat and rarely fishes! Found in North American forests, fisher cats are actually members of the …

Also known as fisher cats (in New England dialect), tree fox, or pekan (in Canadian dialect), the fisher is a member of the mustelid family (commonly known as the weasel family), and is in the …

Nov 11, 2025 · The fisher cat is not a feline, but rather a member of the weasel family, Mustelidae. They are fascinating creatures with unique adaptations, thriving in North American …

Dec 6, 2025 · The fisher (sometimes misspelled as “fischer”), also known as the pekan, wejack, or misleadingly called a “fisher cat”, is a forest-dwelling mustelid native to North America. Both …