Europäische Biber vs

Castor fiber compared with Pedobacter luteus

Key Differences

• Europäische Biber is Vulnerable while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Europäische Biber
Kingdom	Animalia (Tier)	Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Bacteroidota (Bacteroidota)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Bacteroidia (Bacteroidia)
Order	Rodentia (Nagetiere)	Sphingobacteriales (Sphingobacteriales)
Family	Castoridae (Beavers)	Sphingobacteriaceae
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Pedobacter
Species	Castor fiber	Pedobacter luteus

Conservation Status

Europäische Biber

VU — Vulnerable

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Europäische Biber
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.

Habitat

Native to North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in United States.

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.

Pedobacter luteus is a gram-negative bacterium in the family Sphingobacteriaceae, producing yellow-coloured colonies. It is found in soil environments and contributes to the decomposition of organic polymers through its hydrolytic enzyme activities. Its conservation status is not evaluated.