Dwarf Robber Frog vs Eurasian beaver

Pristimantis hectus compared with Castor fiber

Key Differences

• Dwarf Robber Frog is Data Deficient while Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dwarf Robber Frog	Eurasian beaver
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Craugastoridae	Castoridae (Beavers)
Genus	Pristimantis	Castor (Beavers)
Species	Pristimantis hectus	Castor fiber

Evolutionary Relationship

Dwarf Robber Frog and Eurasian beaver share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Dwarf Robber Frog

DD — Data Deficient

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dwarf Robber Frog	Eurasian beaver
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dwarf Robber Frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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.

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.