Europäische Biber vs Faden-Binse

Castor fiber compared with Juncus filiformis

Key Differences

  • Europäische Biber is Vulnerable while Faden-Binse is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Europäische Biber Faden-Binse
Kingdom Animalia (Tier) Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum Chordata (Chordatiere) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Mammalia (Säugetiere) Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order Rodentia (Nagetiere) Poales (Süßgrasartige)
Family Castoridae (Beavers) Juncaceae
Genus Castor (Beavers) Juncus
Species Castor fiber Juncus filiformis

Conservation Status

Europäische Biber

VU — Vulnerable

Faden-Binse

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Europäische Biber Faden-Binse
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.

Faden-Binse

Habitat

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Range

Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Chile).

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.

Faden-Binse

No description available.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

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