Eurasian beaver vs Lichuan Lazy Toad

Castor fiber compared with Oreolalax lichuanensis

Key Differences

• Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Lichuan Lazy Toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	Lichuan Lazy 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)	Megophryidae
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Oreolalax
Species	Castor fiber	Oreolalax lichuanensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Lichuan Lazy Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	Lichuan Lazy 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.

Lichuan Lazy 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.