Eurasian beaver vs Pine Toad

Castor fiber compared with Incilius occidentalis

Key Differences

• Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Pine Toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	Pine Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (животные)	Animalia (животные)
Phylum same	Chordata (хордовые)	Chordata (хордовые)
Class	Mammalia (млекопитающие)	Amphibia (земноводные)
Order	Rodentia (грызуны)	Anura (бесхвостые земноводные)
Family	Castoridae (Beavers)	Bufonidae
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Incilius
Species	Castor fiber	Incilius occidentalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian beaver and Pine Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (хордовые)

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Pine Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	Pine Toad
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.

Pine Toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

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.