Eurasian beaver vs Seram Swiftlet

Castor fiber compared with Aerodramus ceramensis

Key Differences

• Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Seram Swiftlet is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	Seram Swiftlet
Kingdom same	Animalia (حيوانات)	Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum same	Chordata (حبليات)	Chordata (حبليات)
Class	Mammalia (ثدييات)	Aves (طيور)
Order	Rodentia (قوارض)	Apodiformes (سماميات)
Family	Castoridae (Beavers)	Apodidae
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Aerodramus
Species	Castor fiber	Aerodramus ceramensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Seram Swiftlet

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	Seram Swiftlet
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

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.

Seram Swiftlet

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.

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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway