Eurasian beaver vs Kobi Squid

Castor fiber compared with Loliolus sumatrensis

Key Differences

• Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Kobi Squid is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	Kobi Squid
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Mollusca (Mollusks)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Cephalopoda (Cephalopods)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Myopsida (Myopsida)
Family	Castoridae (Beavers)	Loliginidae
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Loliolus
Species	Castor fiber	Loliolus sumatrensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian beaver and Kobi Squid share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Kobi Squid

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	Kobi Squid
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.

Kobi Squid

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in 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.