Eurasian beaver vs Oaxaca Treefrog

Castor fiber compared with Sarcohyla celata

Key Differences

• Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Oaxaca Treefrog is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	Oaxaca Treefrog
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)	Hylidae
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Sarcohyla
Species	Castor fiber	Sarcohyla celata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Oaxaca Treefrog

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	Oaxaca Treefrog
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.

Oaxaca Treefrog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Mexico. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.