Eurasian beaver vs Kelaart's Pipistrelle

Castor fiber compared with Pipistrellus ceylonicus

Key Differences

• Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Kelaart's Pipistrelle is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	Kelaart's Pipistrelle
Kingdom same	Animalia (hewan)	Animalia (hewan)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mamalia)	Mammalia (mamalia)
Order	Rodentia (hewan pengerat)	Chiroptera (Kelelawar)
Family	Castoridae (Beavers)	Vespertilionidae
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Pipistrellus
Species	Castor fiber	Pipistrellus ceylonicus

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian beaver and Kelaart's Pipistrelle share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mamalia)

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Kelaart's Pipistrelle

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	Kelaart's Pipistrelle
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

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.

Kelaart's Pipistrelle

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.