Alashanian Pipistrelle vs Eurasian beaver

Hypsugo alaschanicus compared with Castor fiber

Key Differences

• Alashanian Pipistrelle is Least Concern while Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alashanian Pipistrelle	Eurasian beaver
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Castoridae (Beavers)
Genus	Hypsugo	Castor (Beavers)
Species	Hypsugo alaschanicus	Castor fiber

Evolutionary Relationship

Alashanian Pipistrelle and Eurasian beaver share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Alashanian Pipistrelle

LC — Least Concern

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alashanian Pipistrelle	Eurasian beaver
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alashanian Pipistrelle

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.

Alashanian Pipistrelle

The Alashanian Pipistrelle (Hypsugo alaschanicus) is a species in the genus Hypsugo. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. 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.