Eurasian beaver vs Large Long-clawed Akodont

Castor fiber compared with Chelemys megalonyx

Key Differences

• Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Large Long-clawed Akodont is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	Large Long-clawed Akodont
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Castoridae (Beavers)	Cricetidae
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Chelemys
Species	Castor fiber	Chelemys megalonyx

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian beaver and Large Long-clawed Akodont share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Large Long-clawed Akodont

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	Large Long-clawed Akodont
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.

Large Long-clawed Akodont

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.