Eurasian beaver vs White Scroll Algae

Castor fiber compared with Padina sanctae-crucis

Key Differences

• Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while White Scroll Algae is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	White Scroll Algae
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Phaeophyceae (Phaeophyceae)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Dictyotales (Dictyotales)
Family	Castoridae (Beavers)	Dictyotaceae
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Padina
Species	Castor fiber	Padina sanctae-crucis

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

White Scroll Algae

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	White Scroll Algae
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.

White Scroll Algae

Habitat

Native to Asia and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Brazil and 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.