Eurasian beaver vs Formosan koa
Castor fiber compared with Acacia confusa
Key Differences
- Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Formosan koa is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Eurasian beaver | Formosan koa |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (hayvan) | Plantae (bitki) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Kordalılar) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (memeliler) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Rodentia (kemiriciler) | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) |
| Family | Castoridae (Beavers) | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Castor (Beavers) | Acacia |
| Species | Castor fiber | Acacia confusa |
Conservation Status
Eurasian beaver
VU — VulnerableFormosan koa
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Eurasian beaver | Formosan koa |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Eurasian beaver
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Formosan koa
Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests spanning the Indomalayan and Oceanian realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (Mauritius, Seychelles), Asia (5 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Fiji, Micronesia, Palau).
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.
Formosan koa
No description available.
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