Eurasian beaver vs Stygian Shadowdragon

Castor fiber compared with Neurocordulia yamaskanensis

Key Differences

• Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Stygian Shadowdragon is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	Stygian Shadowdragon
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Odonata (Odonata)
Family	Castoridae (Beavers)	Corduliidae
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Neurocordulia
Species	Castor fiber	Neurocordulia yamaskanensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian beaver and Stygian Shadowdragon share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Stygian Shadowdragon

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	Stygian Shadowdragon
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.

Stygian Shadowdragon

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in United States.

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.