Eurasian beaver vs Ledong Toad

Castor fiber compared with Ingerophrynus ledongensis

Key Differences

• Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Ledong Toad is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	Ledong 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)	Ingerophrynus
Species	Castor fiber	Ingerophrynus ledongensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Ledong Toad

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	Ledong 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.

Ledong Toad

Habitat

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

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.