Eurasian beaver vs Pampas fox

Castor fiber compared with Lycalopex gymnocercus

Key Differences

• Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Pampas fox is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	Pampas fox
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)	Lycalopex
Species	Castor fiber	Lycalopex gymnocercus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Pampas fox

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	Pampas fox
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.

Pampas fox

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.