Amerikanischer Biber vs Schwarzschuppiger Schirmling
Castor canadensis compared with Lepiota felina
Key Differences
- Amerikanischer Biber is Not Evaluated while Schwarzschuppiger Schirmling is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Amerikanischer Biber | Schwarzschuppiger Schirmling |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Tier) | Fungi (Pilze) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordatiere) | Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze) |
| Class | Mammalia (Säugetiere) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Rodentia (Nagetiere) | Agaricales (Champignonartige) |
| Family | Castoridae (Beavers) | Agaricaceae (Agarics) |
| Genus | Castor (Beavers) | Lepiota |
| Species | Castor canadensis | Lepiota felina |
Conservation Status
Amerikanischer Biber
NE — Not EvaluatedPopulation: ~15.0M
Trend: Stable →
Schwarzschuppiger Schirmling
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Amerikanischer Biber | Schwarzschuppiger Schirmling |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | Herbivore | — |
| Average Lifespan | 15 years | — |
| Average Length | 1.0 m | — |
| Average Weight | 25.0 kg | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Amerikanischer Biber
Typically found in grasslands, forests, and vegetated habitats.
Widely distributed across Europe (15 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Argentina, Chile).
Schwarzschuppiger Schirmling
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).
Amerikanischer Biber
The largest rodent in North America, Canadian beavers weigh up to 32 kg and are master ecosystem engineers inhabiting rivers, lakes, and wetlands across Canada and the northern United States. By felling trees and constructing dams up to hundreds of meters long, beavers create ponds that provide habitat for hundreds of species. Their lodges and canals transform entire watersheds. Once nearly hunted to extinction for their fur, beaver populations have recovered strongly.
Schwarzschuppiger Schirmling
The Cat Dapperling (Lepiota felina) is a species in the genus Lepiota. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 5 countries:
Related Comparisons
Nature FYI Family
Explore more of the natural world across our sister sites.
Part of the Nature FYI family — FYIPedia