Eurasian beaver vs Scrub Kauri

Castor fiber compared with Agathis ovata

Key Differences

• Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Scrub Kauri is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	Scrub Kauri
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps)
Family	Castoridae (Beavers)	Braconidae
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Agathis
Species	Castor fiber	Agathis ovata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Scrub Kauri

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	Scrub Kauri
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.

Scrub Kauri

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

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.