Eurasian beaver vs

Castor fiber compared with Staphylococcus kloosii

Key Differences

  • Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Eurasian beaver
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Firmicutes (Firmicutes)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Bacilli (Bacilli)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Staphylococcales
Family Castoridae (Beavers) Staphylococcaceae
Genus Castor (Beavers) Staphylococcus
Species Castor fiber Staphylococcus kloosii

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.

Staphylococcus kloosii is a coagulase-negative member of the genus Staphylococcus, known for its association with the skin of warm-blooded animals. It forms clusters of gram-positive cocci and is considered a minor commensal organism. Its conservation status is not evaluated under standard biodiversity metrics.

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