Eurasian beaver vs Far Eastern Myotis

Castor fiber compared with Myotis bombinus

Key Differences

• Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Far Eastern Myotis is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	Far Eastern Myotis
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Chiroptera (Bats)
Family	Castoridae (Beavers)	Vespertilionidae
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Myotis
Species	Castor fiber	Myotis bombinus

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian beaver and Far Eastern Myotis share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Far Eastern Myotis

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	Far Eastern Myotis
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.

Far Eastern Myotis

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.