noun
European pine marten
Refers specifically to Martes martes, a species of marten native to Europe.
マツテンはヨーロッパの森林に生息する小型の哺乳類です。
The European pine marten is a small mammal that inhabits European forests.
The word is a compound of 松 (matsu, 'pine') and 貂 (ten, 'marten'), likely referring to its habitat or appearance. The exact derivation is uncertain.