Eurasian beaver vs Guinean Arvicanthis

Castor fiber compared with Arvicanthis rufinus

Key Differences

• Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Guinean Arvicanthis is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	Guinean Arvicanthis
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)	Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Arvicanthis
Species	Castor fiber	Arvicanthis rufinus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Guinean Arvicanthis

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	Guinean Arvicanthis
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.

Guinean Arvicanthis

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.