Coues oryzomys vs Eurasian beaver

Oryzomys couesi compared with Castor fiber

Key Differences

• Coues oryzomys is Least Concern while Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Coues oryzomys	Eurasian beaver
Kingdom same	Animalia (hewan)	Animalia (hewan)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mamalia)	Mammalia (mamalia)
Order same	Rodentia (hewan pengerat)	Rodentia (hewan pengerat)
Family	Cricetidae	Castoridae (Beavers)
Genus	Oryzomys	Castor (Beavers)
Species	Oryzomys couesi	Castor fiber

Evolutionary Relationship

Coues oryzomys and Eurasian beaver share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (hewan pengerat)

Conservation Status

Coues oryzomys

LC — Least Concern

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Coues oryzomys	Eurasian beaver
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Coues oryzomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.

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.

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.