Eurasian beaver vs Moroccan spadefoot toad

Castor fiber compared with Pelobates varaldii

Key Differences

• Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Moroccan spadefoot toad is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	Moroccan spadefoot 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)	Pelobatidae
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Pelobates
Species	Castor fiber	Pelobates varaldii

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian beaver and Moroccan spadefoot toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Moroccan spadefoot toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	Moroccan spadefoot 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.

Moroccan spadefoot 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.