Europäische Biber vs Neuguinea Beutelmarder

Castor fiber compared with Dasyurus albopunctatus

Key Differences

• Europäische Biber is Vulnerable while Neuguinea Beutelmarder is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Europäische Biber	Neuguinea Beutelmarder
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Rodentia (Nagetiere)	Dasyuromorphia (Raubbeutlerartige)
Family	Castoridae (Beavers)	Dasyuridae
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Dasyurus
Species	Castor fiber	Dasyurus albopunctatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Europäische Biber

VU — Vulnerable

Neuguinea Beutelmarder

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Europäische Biber	Neuguinea Beutelmarder
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.

Neuguinea Beutelmarder

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.