Eurasian beaver vs Fringe-toed Foamfrog

Castor fiber compared with Leptodactylus melanonotus

Key Differences

• Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Fringe-toed Foamfrog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	Fringe-toed Foamfrog
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)	Leptodactylidae
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Leptodactylus
Species	Castor fiber	Leptodactylus melanonotus

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian beaver and Fringe-toed Foamfrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Fringe-toed Foamfrog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	Fringe-toed Foamfrog
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.

Fringe-toed Foamfrog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

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.