Eurasian beaver vs Fynbos Golden Mole

Castor fiber compared with Amblysomus corriae

Key Differences

• Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Fynbos Golden Mole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	Fynbos Golden Mole
Kingdom same	Animalia (животные)	Animalia (животные)
Phylum same	Chordata (хордовые)	Chordata (хордовые)
Class same	Mammalia (млекопитающие)	Mammalia (млекопитающие)
Order	Rodentia (грызуны)	Afrosoricida (Афросорициды)
Family	Castoridae (Beavers)	Chrysochloridae
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Amblysomus
Species	Castor fiber	Amblysomus corriae

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian beaver and Fynbos Golden Mole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (млекопитающие)

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Fynbos Golden Mole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	Fynbos Golden Mole
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.

Fynbos Golden Mole

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.