Eurasian beaver vs Goa-bean
Castor fiber compared with Psophocarpus tetragonolobus
Key Differences
- Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Goa-bean is Data Deficient.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Eurasian beaver | Goa-bean |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) |
| Family | Castoridae (Beavers) | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Castor (Beavers) | Psophocarpus |
| Species | Castor fiber | Psophocarpus tetragonolobus |
Conservation Status
Eurasian beaver
VU — VulnerableGoa-bean
DD — Data DeficientPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Eurasian beaver | Goa-bean |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Eurasian beaver
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Goa-bean
Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Philippines, and Taiwan.
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.
Goa-bean
No description available.
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