Castor Americano

Castor canadensis

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Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

15 years

Length

1.0 m

Weight

25.0 kg

Population

15.0M

Trend

→ Stable

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About

El roedor más grande de América del Norte, el castor canadiense puede pesar hasta 32 kg y es un maestro ingeniero del ecosistema que habita ríos, lagos y humedales de Canadá y el norte de Estados Unidos. Al talar árboles y construir presas de hasta cientos de metros de longitud, los castores crean estanques que proporcionan hábitat para cientos de especies. Sus madrigueras y canales transforman cuencas hidrográficas enteras. Una vez casi cazados hasta la extinción por su piel, las poblaciones de castor se han recuperado notablemente.

Fun Facts

✨ Beaver dams can be seen from space.
✨ Their teeth are orange because they contain iron.
✨ They can hold their breath for up to 15 minutes.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, forests, and vegetated habitats.

🌲 Forest 💧 Wetlands (Inland)

Widely distributed across Europe (15 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Argentina, Chile).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇱 Chile 🇵🇱 Poland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇺🇸 United States 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Diet & Behavior

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Herbivore

Castor Americano is classified as herbivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🌿 Herbivore

Plant matter 100%

Full Taxonomy

Species

Castor canadensis (Castor Americano)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Castor Americano

French Castor canadien

German Amerikanischer Biber

Russian Bobr Kanadskii

Similar Species in Castor

Castor Europeo

Castor fiber

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Castor Americano?

The scientific name of Castor Americano is Castor canadensis. It belongs to the genus Castor.

Where does Castor Americano live?

Castor Americano is found in Widely distributed across Europe (15 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Argentina, Chile).. Countries include Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Chile, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Luxembourg, Netherlands.

What family does Castor Americano belong to?

Castor Americano (Castor canadensis) belongs to the genus Castor, which is part of the taxonomic family Castoridae.

What does Castor Americano eat?

Castor Americano is herbivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Castor Americano live?

Castor Americano has an average lifespan of approximately 15 years in the wild.

How many Castor Americano are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of Castor Americano (Castor canadensis) is approximately 15,000,000 individuals.

What kingdom does Castor Americano belong to?

Castor Americano (Castor canadensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Castor Americano?

The closest relatives of Castor Americano in the genus Castor include Castor Europeo.