Eurasian beaver vs Huge-crested Toad

Castor fiber compared with Incilius macrocristatus

Key Differences

• Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Huge-crested Toad is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	Huge-crested Toad
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)	Bufonidae
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Incilius
Species	Castor fiber	Incilius macrocristatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian beaver and Huge-crested Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Huge-crested Toad

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	Huge-crested Toad
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.

Huge-crested Toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.