Eurasian beaver vs Evoron Vole

Castor fiber compared with Microtus evoronensis

Key Differences

  • Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Evoron Vole is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Eurasian beaver Evoron Vole
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (cordados) Chordata (cordados)
Class same Mammalia (mamíferos) Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order same Rodentia (Roedores) Rodentia (Roedores)
Family Castoridae (Beavers) Cricetidae
Genus Castor (Beavers) Microtus
Species Castor fiber Microtus evoronensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian beaver and Evoron Vole share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Roedores)

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Evoron Vole

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Eurasian beaver Evoron Vole
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.

Evoron Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Eurasian beaver

O castor-europeu (Castor fiber) é classificado como Vulnerável (VU) na Lista Vermelha da IUCN. Enfrenta alto risco de ameaça no estado selvagem, com populações em declínio e crescente pressão sobre o habitat.

Evoron Vole

No description available.

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