Eurasian beaver vs Galapagos Oryzomys

Castor fiber compared with Aegialomys galapagoensis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	Galapagos Oryzomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (hayvan)	Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum same	Chordata (Kordalılar)	Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class same	Mammalia (memeliler)	Mammalia (memeliler)
Order same	Rodentia (kemiriciler)	Rodentia (kemiriciler)
Family	Castoridae (Beavers)	Cricetidae
Genus	Castor (Beavers)	Aegialomys
Species	Castor fiber	Aegialomys galapagoensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian beaver and Galapagos Oryzomys share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (kemiriciler)

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Galapagos Oryzomys

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	Galapagos Oryzomys
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.

Galapagos Oryzomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.