Eurasian beaver vs Tsushima Salamander

Castor fiber compared with Hynobius tsuensis

Key Differences

• Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Tsushima Salamander is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	Tsushima 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)	Hynobiidae
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Hynobius
Species	Castor fiber	Hynobius tsuensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Tsushima Salamander

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	Tsushima 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.

Tsushima Salamander

Habitat

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

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.