Europäische Biber vs Kai stingaree

Castor fiber compared with Urolophus kaianus

Key Differences

• Europäische Biber is Vulnerable while Kai stingaree is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Europäische Biber	Kai stingaree
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rodentia (Nagetiere)	Myliobatiformes (Stechrochenartige)
Family	Castoridae (Beavers)	Urolophidae
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Urolophus
Species	Castor fiber	Urolophus kaianus

Evolutionary Relationship

Europäische Biber and Kai stingaree share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordatiere)

Conservation Status

Europäische Biber

VU — Vulnerable

Kai stingaree

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Europäische Biber	Kai stingaree
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.

Kai stingaree

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.