Eurasian beaver vs Mascarene Teal

Castor fiber compared with Anas theodori

Key Differences

• Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Mascarene Teal is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	Mascarene Teal
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)
Family	Castoridae (Beavers)	Anatidae
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Anas
Species	Castor fiber	Anas theodori

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian beaver and Mascarene Teal share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Mascarene Teal

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	Mascarene Teal
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.

Mascarene Teal

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

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.