Eurasian beaver vs Speckled Script-Lichen

Castor fiber compared with Schismatomma ricasolii

Key Differences

• Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Speckled Script-Lichen is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	Speckled Script-Lichen
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Arthoniomycetes (Arthoniomycetes)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Arthoniales (Arthoniales)
Family	Castoridae (Beavers)	Roccellaceae
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Schismatomma
Species	Castor fiber	Schismatomma ricasolii

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Speckled Script-Lichen

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	Speckled Script-Lichen
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.

Speckled Script-Lichen

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.