Eurasian beaver vs Web-footed Coqui

Castor fiber compared with Eleutherodactylus karlschmidti

Key Differences

• Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Web-footed Coqui is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	Web-footed Coqui
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Castoridae (Beavers)	Eleutherodactylidae
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Eleutherodactylus
Species	Castor fiber	Eleutherodactylus karlschmidti

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian beaver and Web-footed Coqui share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Web-footed Coqui

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	Web-footed Coqui
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.

Web-footed Coqui

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.