Eurasian beaver vs Goblet Waxcap

Castor fiber compared with Hygrocybe cantharellus

Key Differences

  • Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Goblet Waxcap is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Eurasian beaver Goblet Waxcap
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family Castoridae (Beavers) Hygrophoraceae
Genus Castor (Beavers) Hygrocybe
Species Castor fiber Hygrocybe cantharellus

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Goblet Waxcap

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Eurasian beaver Goblet Waxcap
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.

Goblet Waxcap

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).

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.

Goblet Waxcap

No description available.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

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