Eurasian beaver vs Sibree’s Dwarf Lemur

Castor fiber compared with Cheirogaleus sibreei

Key Differences

• Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Sibree’s Dwarf Lemur is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	Sibree’s Dwarf Lemur
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Primates (Primates)
Family	Castoridae (Beavers)	Cheirogaleidae
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Cheirogaleus
Species	Castor fiber	Cheirogaleus sibreei

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian beaver and Sibree’s Dwarf Lemur share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Sibree’s Dwarf Lemur

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	Sibree’s Dwarf Lemur
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.

Sibree’s Dwarf Lemur

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.