castor deurope vs Orphan Salamander

Castor fiber compared with Bolitoglossa capitana

Key Differences

• castor deurope is Vulnerable while Orphan Salamander is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	castor deurope	Orphan Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (mammifères)	Amphibia (amphibien)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Castoridae (Beavers)	Plethodontidae
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Bolitoglossa
Species	Castor fiber	Bolitoglossa capitana

Evolutionary Relationship

castor deurope and Orphan Salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

castor deurope

VU — Vulnerable

Orphan Salamander

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	castor deurope	Orphan Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

castor deurope

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.

Orphan Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Colombia. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

castor deurope

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.