Eurasian beaver vs Namaqua dune mole rat

Castor fiber compared with Bathyergus janetta

Key Differences

• Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Namaqua dune mole rat is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	Namaqua dune mole rat
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)	Bathyergidae
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Bathyergus
Species	Castor fiber	Bathyergus janetta

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian beaver and Namaqua dune mole rat share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Namaqua dune mole rat

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	Namaqua dune mole rat
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.

Namaqua dune mole rat

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.