Eurasian beaver vs Long-nosed Scolomys

Castor fiber compared with Scolomys ucayalensis

Key Differences

• Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Long-nosed Scolomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	Long-nosed Scolomys
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)	Scolomys
Species	Castor fiber	Scolomys ucayalensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian beaver and Long-nosed Scolomys share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Long-nosed Scolomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	Long-nosed Scolomys
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.

Long-nosed Scolomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.

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.