Barasingha vs Canadian beaver
Rucervus duvaucelii compared with Castor canadensis
Key Differences
- Barasingha is Vulnerable while Canadian beaver is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Barasingha | Canadian beaver |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (動物) | Animalia (動物) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (脊索動物) | Chordata (脊索動物) |
| Class same | Mammalia (哺乳類) | Mammalia (哺乳類) |
| Order | Artiodactyla (偶蹄目) | Rodentia (ネズミ目) |
| Family | Cervidae (Deer) | Castoridae (Beavers) |
| Genus | Rucervus | Castor (Beavers) |
| Species | Rucervus duvaucelii | Castor canadensis |
Evolutionary Relationship
Barasingha and Canadian beaver share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (哺乳類)
Conservation Status
Barasingha
VU — VulnerableCanadian beaver
NE — Not EvaluatedPopulation: ~15.0M
Trend: Stable →
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | Barasingha | Canadian beaver |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | Herbivore |
| Average Lifespan | — | 15 years |
| Average Length | — | 1.0 m |
| Average Weight | — | 25.0 kg |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Barasingha
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Canadian beaver
Typically found in grasslands, forests, and vegetated habitats.
Widely distributed across Europe (15 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Argentina, Chile).
Barasingha
The Barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii) is a species in the genus Rucervus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Canadian beaver
北米最大の齧歯類であるカナダビーバーは体重32kgにも達し、カナダ・米国北部の河川、湖沼、湿地に生息する優れた生態系エンジニアです。木を倒して数百メートルに及ぶダムを造ることで池を形成し、数百種の生息環境を提供します。その巣穴や運河は流域全体を変化させます。かつては毛皮のために絶滅寸前まで狩られましたが、個体数は大きく回復しています。
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