Eurasian beaver vs Spotted Salamander

Castor fiber compared with Ambystoma maculatum

Key Differences

• Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Spotted Salamander is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	Spotted 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 maculatum

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Spotted Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	Spotted 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.

Spotted Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.

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.