Eurasian beaver vs Mindanao Montane Forest Apomys

Castor fiber compared with Apomys insignis

Key Differences

• Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Mindanao Montane Forest Apomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	Mindanao Montane Forest Apomys
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)	Apomys
Species	Castor fiber	Apomys insignis

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian beaver and Mindanao Montane Forest Apomys share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (قوارض)

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Mindanao Montane Forest Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	Mindanao Montane Forest Apomys
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.

Mindanao Montane Forest Apomys

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.