Europäische Biber vs Kaukasus-Waldmaus

Castor fiber compared with Apodemus hyrcanicus

Key Differences

• Europäische Biber is Vulnerable while Kaukasus-Waldmaus is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Europäische Biber	Kaukasus-Waldmaus
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order same	Rodentia (Nagetiere)	Rodentia (Nagetiere)
Family	Castoridae (Beavers)	Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Apodemus
Species	Castor fiber	Apodemus hyrcanicus

Evolutionary Relationship

Europäische Biber and Kaukasus-Waldmaus share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Nagetiere)

Conservation Status

Europäische Biber

VU — Vulnerable

Kaukasus-Waldmaus

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Europäische Biber	Kaukasus-Waldmaus
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Europäische Biber

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.

Kaukasus-Waldmaus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Europäische Biber

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.