Eurasian beaver vs Steppe Pika

Castor fiber compared with Ochotona pusilla

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	Steppe 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 pusilla

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Steppe Pika

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	Steppe 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.

Steppe 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.