Eurasian beaver vs Lesser Swamp Frog

Castor fiber compared with Limnonectes paramacrodon

Key Differences

• Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Lesser Swamp Frog is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	Lesser Swamp Frog
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)	Dicroglossidae
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Limnonectes
Species	Castor fiber	Limnonectes paramacrodon

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian beaver and Lesser Swamp Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Lesser Swamp Frog

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	Lesser Swamp Frog
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.

Lesser Swamp Frog

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.