Eurasian beaver vs Plateau Pika

Castor fiber compared with Ochotona curzoniae

Key Differences

• Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Plateau Pika is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	Plateau Pika
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)
Family	Castoridae (Beavers)	Ochotonidae
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Ochotona
Species	Castor fiber	Ochotona curzoniae

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Plateau Pika

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	Plateau Pika
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.

Plateau Pika

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.