Eurasian beaver vs Lacustrine Vole

Castor fiber compared with Microtus limnophilus

Key Differences

• Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Lacustrine Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	Lacustrine Vole
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)	Microtus
Species	Castor fiber	Microtus limnophilus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Lacustrine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	Lacustrine Vole
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.

Lacustrine Vole

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.