Eurasian beaver vs Pine Woods Salamander

Castor fiber compared with Ambystoma silvense

Key Differences

• Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Pine Woods Salamander is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	Pine Woods Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Castoridae (Beavers)	Ambystomatidae
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Ambystoma
Species	Castor fiber	Ambystoma silvense

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian beaver and Pine Woods Salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Pine Woods Salamander

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	Pine Woods Salamander
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.

Pine Woods Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

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.