Eurasian beaver vs File-eared Tree Frog

Castor fiber compared with Polypedates otilophus

Key Differences

• Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while File-eared Tree Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	File-eared Tree Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Castoridae (Beavers)	Rhacophoridae
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Polypedates
Species	Castor fiber	Polypedates otilophus

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian beaver and File-eared Tree Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

File-eared Tree Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	File-eared Tree Frog
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.

File-eared Tree Frog

Habitat

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

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.