Europäische Biber vs Bergahorn

Castor fiber compared with Acer pseudoplatanus

Key Differences

  • Europäische Biber is Vulnerable while Bergahorn is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Europäische Biber Bergahorn
Kingdom Animalia (Tier) Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum Chordata (Chordatiere) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Mammalia (Säugetiere) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Rodentia (Nagetiere) Sapindales (Seifenbaumartige)
Family Castoridae (Beavers) Sapindaceae
Genus Castor (Beavers) Acer
Species Castor fiber Acer pseudoplatanus

Conservation Status

Europäische Biber

VU — Vulnerable

Bergahorn

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Europäische Biber Bergahorn
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.

Bergahorn

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria), Asia (India, Syria), Europe (16 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Argentina, Brazil).

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.

Bergahorn

No description available.

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