Europäische Biber vs Royle s Pika

Castor fiber compared with Ochotona roylii

Key Differences

• Europäische Biber is Vulnerable while Royle s Pika is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Europäische Biber	Royle s Pika
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Rodentia (Nagetiere)	Lagomorpha (Hasenartige)
Family	Castoridae (Beavers)	Ochotonidae
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Ochotona
Species	Castor fiber	Ochotona roylii

Evolutionary Relationship

Europäische Biber and Royle s Pika share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Europäische Biber

VU — Vulnerable

Royle s Pika

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Europäische Biber	Royle s Pika
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.

Royle s Pika

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.