Eurasian beaver vs Hector s Dolphin

Castor fiber compared with Cephalorhynchus hectori

Key Differences

• Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Hector s Dolphin is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	Hector s Dolphin
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)
Family	Castoridae (Beavers)	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Cephalorhynchus
Species	Castor fiber	Cephalorhynchus hectori

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian beaver and Hector s Dolphin share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Hector s Dolphin

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	Hector s Dolphin
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.

Hector s Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.