Eurasian beaver vs Montane Chrotomys

Castor fiber compared with Chrotomys whiteheadi

Key Differences

• Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Montane Chrotomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	Montane Chrotomys
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)	Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Chrotomys
Species	Castor fiber	Chrotomys whiteheadi

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Montane Chrotomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	Montane Chrotomys
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.

Montane Chrotomys

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.