Europäische Biber vs Nerz

Castor fiber compared with Mustela lutreola

Key Differences

• Europäische Biber is Vulnerable while Nerz is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Europäische Biber	Nerz
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Rodentia (Nagetiere)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Castoridae (Beavers)	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Mustela
Species	Castor fiber	Mustela lutreola

Evolutionary Relationship

Europäische Biber and Nerz share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Europäische Biber

VU — Vulnerable

Nerz

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Europäische Biber	Nerz
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Europäische Biber

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.

Nerz

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries).

Europäische Biber

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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇷🇺 Russia