Eurasian water shrew vs
Neomys fodiens compared with Lysobacter gummosus
Key Differences
- Eurasian water shrew is Endangered while is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Eurasian water shrew | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Bacteria (Bacteria) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Proteobacteria (Proteobacteria) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Gammaproteobacteria (Gammaproteobacteria) |
| Order | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) | Xanthomonadales (Xanthomonadales) |
| Family | Soricidae | Xanthomonadaceae |
| Genus | Neomys | Lysobacter |
| Species | Neomys fodiens | Lysobacter gummosus |
Conservation Status
Eurasian water shrew
EN — EndangeredPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Eurasian water shrew | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
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.
Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found in Taiwan.
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.
Lysobacter gummosus is a Gram-negative, gliding bacterium known for producing extracellular gummy polysaccharides that give colonies a characteristic sticky appearance. It inhabits aquatic and terrestrial environments including river sediments and soils. This chemoheterotroph feeds on organic matter and other microorganisms in its environment.
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