Eurasian beaver vs Johnstons genet

Castor fiber compared with Genetta johnstoni

Key Differences

• Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Johnstons genet is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	Johnstons genet
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Castoridae (Beavers)	Viverridae
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Genetta
Species	Castor fiber	Genetta johnstoni

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian beaver and Johnstons genet share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Johnstons genet

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	Johnstons genet
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.

Johnstons genet

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.