broad-bordered yellow underwing vs Eurasian water shrew
Noctua fimbriata compared with Neomys fodiens
Key Differences
- broad-bordered yellow underwing is Least Concern while Eurasian water shrew is Endangered.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | broad-bordered yellow underwing | Eurasian water shrew |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) |
| Family | Noctuidae | Soricidae |
| Genus | Noctua | Neomys |
| Species | Noctua fimbriata | Neomys fodiens |
Evolutionary Relationship
broad-bordered yellow underwing and Eurasian water shrew share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
broad-bordered yellow underwing
LC — Least ConcernEurasian water shrew
EN — EndangeredPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | broad-bordered yellow underwing | Eurasian water shrew |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
broad-bordered yellow underwing
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Eurasian water shrew
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
broad-bordered yellow underwing
The Broad-bordered yellow underwing (Noctua fimbriata) is a species in the genus Noctua. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Eurasian water shrew
Eurasian water shrew (Neomys fodiens) is classified as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List. At high risk of extinction in the wild, with significant population decline and ongoing threats to survival.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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