Eurasian beaver vs Locust Coqui

Castor fiber compared with Eleutherodactylus locustus

Key Differences

• Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Locust Coqui is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	Locust Coqui
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)	Eleutherodactylidae
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Eleutherodactylus
Species	Castor fiber	Eleutherodactylus locustus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Locust Coqui

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	Locust Coqui
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.

Locust Coqui

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.