Europäische Biber vs Gepunkteter Rochen

Castor fiber compared with Raja polystigma

Key Differences

• Europäische Biber is Vulnerable while Gepunkteter Rochen is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Europäische Biber	Gepunkteter Rochen
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rodentia (Nagetiere)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Castoridae (Beavers)	Rajidae
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Raja
Species	Castor fiber	Raja polystigma

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Europäische Biber

VU — Vulnerable

Gepunkteter Rochen

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Europäische Biber	Gepunkteter Rochen
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.

Gepunkteter Rochen

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.