Eurasian beaver vs Trapezoid torpedo

Castor fiber compared with Tetronarce tokionis

Key Differences

• Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Trapezoid torpedo is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	Trapezoid torpedo
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Torpediniformes (electric ray)
Family	Castoridae (Beavers)	Torpedinidae
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Tetronarce
Species	Castor fiber	Tetronarce tokionis

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian beaver and Trapezoid torpedo share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Trapezoid torpedo

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	Trapezoid torpedo
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.

Trapezoid torpedo

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.