Eurasian beaver vs Perodicticus calabarensis

Castor fiber compared with Arctocebus calabarensis

Key Differences

• Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Perodicticus calabarensis is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	Perodicticus calabarensis
Kingdom same	Animalia (hewan)	Animalia (hewan)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mamalia)	Mammalia (mamalia)
Order	Rodentia (hewan pengerat)	Primates (Primata)
Family	Castoridae (Beavers)	Lorisidae
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Arctocebus
Species	Castor fiber	Arctocebus calabarensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian beaver and Perodicticus calabarensis share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mamalia)

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Perodicticus calabarensis

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	Perodicticus calabarensis
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.

Perodicticus calabarensis

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.