Eurasian beaver vs Maned wolf

Castor fiber compared with Chrysocyon brachyurus

Key Differences

• Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Maned wolf is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	Maned wolf
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Castoridae (Beavers)	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Chrysocyon
Species	Castor fiber	Chrysocyon brachyurus

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian beaver and Maned wolf share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Maned wolf

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	Maned wolf
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.

Maned wolf

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.