Europäische Biber vs Gefleckte Feldmaus

Castor fiber compared with Akodon varius

Key Differences

• Europäische Biber is Vulnerable while Gefleckte Feldmaus is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Europäische Biber	Gefleckte Feldmaus
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)	Cricetidae
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Akodon
Species	Castor fiber	Akodon varius

Evolutionary Relationship

Europäische Biber and Gefleckte Feldmaus share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Nagetiere)

Conservation Status

Europäische Biber

VU — Vulnerable

Gefleckte Feldmaus

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Europäische Biber	Gefleckte Feldmaus
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.

Gefleckte Feldmaus

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.