Eurasian water shrew vs Spangle Waxcap
Neomys fodiens compared with Hygrocybe insipida
Key Differences
- Eurasian water shrew is Endangered while Spangle Waxcap is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Eurasian water shrew | Spangle Waxcap |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) |
| Family | Soricidae | Hygrophoraceae |
| Genus | Neomys | Hygrocybe |
| Species | Neomys fodiens | Hygrocybe insipida |
Conservation Status
Eurasian water shrew
EN — EndangeredSpangle Waxcap
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Eurasian water shrew | Spangle Waxcap |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Spangle Waxcap
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.
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.
Spangle Waxcap
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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