Eurasian beaver vs Narrow-ridged Finless Porpoise

Castor fiber compared with Neophocaena asiaeorientalis

Key Differences

• Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Narrow-ridged Finless Porpoise is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	Narrow-ridged Finless Porpoise
Kingdom same	Animalia (hewan)	Animalia (hewan)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mamalia)	Mammalia (mamalia)
Order	Rodentia (hewan pengerat)	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)
Family	Castoridae (Beavers)	Phocoenidae
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Neophocaena
Species	Castor fiber	Neophocaena asiaeorientalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian beaver and Narrow-ridged Finless Porpoise share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mamalia)

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Narrow-ridged Finless Porpoise

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	Narrow-ridged Finless Porpoise
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Eurasian beaver

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.

Narrow-ridged Finless Porpoise

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Eurasian beaver

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.