Eurasian beaver vs Pearson s Pericote

Castor fiber compared with Andalgalomys pearsoni

Key Differences

• Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Pearson s Pericote is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	Pearson s Pericote
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)	Andalgalomys
Species	Castor fiber	Andalgalomys pearsoni

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian beaver and Pearson s Pericote share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Roedores)

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Pearson s Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	Pearson s Pericote
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.

Pearson s Pericote

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.