Eurasian beaver vs Perereca Geografica

Castor fiber compared with Boana geographica

Key Differences

• Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Perereca Geografica is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	Perereca Geografica
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Amphibia (Anfíbios)
Order	Rodentia (Roedores)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Castoridae (Beavers)	Hylidae
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Boana
Species	Castor fiber	Boana geographica

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian beaver and Perereca Geografica share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Perereca Geografica

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	Perereca Geografica
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.

Perereca Geografica

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Venezuela.

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.