Eurasian beaver vs Toad's Ear
Castor fiber compared with Otidea bufonia
Key Differences
- Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Toad's Ear is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Eurasian beaver | Toad's Ear |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Pezizales (Pezizales) |
| Family | Castoridae (Beavers) | Otideaceae |
| Genus | Castor (Beavers) | Otidea |
| Species | Castor fiber | Otidea bufonia |
Conservation Status
Eurasian beaver
VU — VulnerableToad's Ear
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Eurasian beaver | Toad's Ear |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Toad's Ear
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
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.
Toad's Ear
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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