Ecuadoran Oryzomys vs Eurasian beaver

Oreoryzomys balneator compared with Castor fiber

Key Differences

• Ecuadoran Oryzomys is Data Deficient while Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Ecuadoran Oryzomys	Eurasian beaver
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Cricetidae	Castoridae (Beavers)
Genus	Oreoryzomys	Castor (Beavers)
Species	Oreoryzomys balneator	Castor fiber

Evolutionary Relationship

Ecuadoran Oryzomys and Eurasian beaver share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Ecuadoran Oryzomys

DD — Data Deficient

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Ecuadoran Oryzomys	Eurasian beaver
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Ecuadoran Oryzomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

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.