Eurasian beaver vs
Castor fiber compared with Sphingomonas trueperi
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 trueperi |
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.
Sphingomonas trueperi is a Gram-negative, aerobic yellow-pigmented rod named in honor of microbiologist Heinz Trueper. It inhabits soil and freshwater environments and is distinguished by the production of sphingolipids in its cell membrane. This chemoheterotroph degrades a variety of organic compounds in terrestrial and aquatic habitats.
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