Eurasian beaver vs Large-eared Hutia

Castor fiber compared with Mesocapromys auritus

Key Differences

• Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Large-eared Hutia is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	Large-eared Hutia
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	Castoridae (Beavers)	Capromyidae
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Mesocapromys
Species	Castor fiber	Mesocapromys auritus

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian beaver and Large-eared Hutia share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (hewan pengerat)

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Large-eared Hutia

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	Large-eared Hutia
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.

Large-eared Hutia

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.