Eurasian water shrew vs Three-lined Soldier
Neomys fodiens compared with Oxycera trilineata
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Eurasian water shrew | Three-lined Soldier |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) | Diptera (Diptera) |
| Family | Soricidae | Stratiomyidae |
| Genus | Neomys | Oxycera |
| Species | Neomys fodiens | Oxycera trilineata |
Evolutionary Relationship
Eurasian water shrew and Three-lined Soldier share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Eurasian water shrew
EN — EndangeredThree-lined Soldier
EN — EndangeredPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Eurasian water shrew | Three-lined Soldier |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Three-lined Soldier
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
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.
Three-lined Soldier
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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