23,073 observationsLeast Concern
Eurasian Beaver
Castor fiber
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Rodentia ›Family: Castoridae ›Genus: Castor
About
The Eurasian beaver or European beaver (Castor fiber) is a species of beaver which was once widespread in Eurasia. It was hunted to near-extinction for both its fur and castoreum; and by 1900, only 1200 beavers survived in eight relict populations in Europe and Asia. Reintroduced through much of its former range, it now occurs from Great Britain to China and Mongolia, although it is absent from Italy, Portugal, the southern Balkans, and the Middle East.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Eurasian Beaver is Castor fiber.
- Eurasian Beaver belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Eurasian Beaver belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Eurasian Beaver belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Eurasian Beaver belongs to the order Rodentia.
- Eurasian Beaver belongs to the family Castoridae.
- Eurasian Beaver belongs to the genus Castor.