Eurasian beaver vs

Castor fiber compared with Sphingomonas jaspsi

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) Sphingomonas
Species Castor fiber Sphingomonas jaspsi

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Eurasian beaver
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.

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.

Sphingomonas jaspsi is a Gram-negative, yellow-pigmented aerobic rod producing xanthomonadin-related pigments in its outer membrane. It has been isolated from terrestrial and aquatic environments and is characterized by its sphingolipid-containing cell membrane. This aerobic chemoheterotroph degrades various organic substrates in soil and water environments.

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