Eurasian beaver vs Jumping Salamander

Castor fiber compared with Ixalotriton niger

Key Differences

• Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Jumping Salamander is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	Jumping Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Castoridae (Beavers)	Plethodontidae
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Ixalotriton
Species	Castor fiber	Ixalotriton niger

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian beaver and Jumping Salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Jumping Salamander

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	Jumping Salamander
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.

Jumping Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.