Eurasian beaver vs Molina s Akodont

Castor fiber compared with Akodon molinae

Key Differences

• Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable while Molina s Akodont is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian beaver	Molina s Akodont
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)	Akodon
Species	Castor fiber	Akodon molinae

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian beaver and Molina s Akodont share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (kemiriciler)

Conservation Status

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Molina s Akodont

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian beaver	Molina s Akodont
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.

Molina s Akodont

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.