Eurasian beaver vs Guianan Neacomys

Castor fiber compared with Neacomys guianae

Key Differences

• Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Guianan Neacomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	Guianan Neacomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (حيوانات)	Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum same	Chordata (حبليات)	Chordata (حبليات)
Class same	Mammalia (ثدييات)	Mammalia (ثدييات)
Order same	Rodentia (قوارض)	Rodentia (قوارض)
Family	Castoridae (Beavers)	Cricetidae
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Neacomys
Species	Castor fiber	Neacomys guianae

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian beaver and Guianan Neacomys share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (قوارض)

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Guianan Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	Guianan Neacomys
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.

Guianan Neacomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.

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.