vs Canadian beaver
Calothrix crustacea compared with Castor canadensis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Canadian beaver | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Bacteria (Bacteria) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Cyanobacteria (Cyanobacteria) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Cyanobacteriia | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Cyanobacteriales | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Nostocaceae | Castoridae (Beavers) |
| Genus | Calothrix | Castor (Beavers) |
| Species | Calothrix crustacea | Castor canadensis |
Conservation Status
Canadian beaver
NE — Not EvaluatedPopulation: ~15.0M
Trend: Stable →
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | Canadian beaver | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | Herbivore |
| Average Lifespan | — | 15 years |
| Average Length | — | 1.0 m |
| Average Weight | — | 25.0 kg |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found in Norway.
Canadian beaver
Typically found in grasslands, forests, and vegetated habitats.
Widely distributed across Europe (15 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Argentina, Chile).
Canadian beaver
The largest rodent in North America, Canadian beavers weigh up to 32 kg and are master ecosystem engineers inhabiting rivers, lakes, and wetlands across Canada and the northern United States. By felling trees and constructing dams up to hundreds of meters long, beavers create ponds that provide habitat for hundreds of species. Their lodges and canals transform entire watersheds. Once nearly hunted to extinction for their fur, beaver populations have recovered strongly.
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