Devilray vs Eurasian beaver

Mobula japanica compared with Castor fiber

Key Differences

• Devilray is Not Evaluated while Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Devilray	Eurasian beaver
Kingdom same	Animalia (حيوانات)	Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum same	Chordata (حبليات)	Chordata (حبليات)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (ثدييات)
Order	Myliobatiformes (لخمة بهشية)	Rodentia (قوارض)
Family	Myliobatidae	Castoridae (Beavers)
Genus	Mobula	Castor (Beavers)
Species	Mobula japanica	Castor fiber

Evolutionary Relationship

Devilray and Eurasian beaver share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (حبليات)

Conservation Status

Devilray

NE — Not Evaluated

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Devilray	Eurasian beaver
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Devilray

Habitat

Native to Asia and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Chile and Taiwan.

Eurasian beaver

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Eurasian beaver

Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.