Eurasian water shrew vs Toad's Ear
Neomys fodiens compared with Otidea bufonia
Key Differences
- Eurasian water shrew is Endangered while Toad's Ear is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Eurasian water shrew | Toad's Ear |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes) |
| Order | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) | Pezizales (Pezizales) |
| Family | Soricidae | Otideaceae |
| Genus | Neomys | Otidea |
| Species | Neomys fodiens | Otidea bufonia |
Conservation Status
Eurasian water shrew
EN — EndangeredToad's Ear
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Eurasian water shrew | Toad's Ear |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Toad's Ear
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, 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.
Toad's Ear
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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