Eurasian beaver vs Sikkim Larch

Castor fiber compared with Larix griffithii

Key Differences

• Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Sikkim Larch is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	Sikkim Larch
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Pinales (Pines & Allies)
Family	Castoridae (Beavers)	Pinaceae (Pine Family)
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Larix
Species	Castor fiber	Larix griffithii

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Sikkim Larch

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	Sikkim Larch
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.

Sikkim Larch

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

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.