Eurasian beaver vs
Castor fiber compared with Sphingobium amiense
Key Differences
- Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Eurasian beaver | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Bacteria (Bacteria) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Proteobacteria (Proteobacteria) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Alphaproteobacteria (Alphaproteobacteria) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Sphingomonadales (Sphingomonadales) |
| Family | Castoridae (Beavers) | Sphingomonadaceae |
| Genus | Castor (Beavers) | Sphingobium |
| Species | Castor fiber | Sphingobium amiense |
Conservation Status
Eurasian beaver
VU — VulnerablePhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Eurasian beaver | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Eurasian beaver
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
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.
Sphingobium amiense is a Gram-negative aerobic rod with the ability to degrade nonylphenol and related endocrine-disrupting compounds. It has been isolated from activated sludge and polluted soil environments. This bacterium plays a role in the degradation of synthetic surfactants and phenolic pollutants in wastewater treatment systems.
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