Eurasian water shrew vs Variable Akodont

Neomys fodiens compared with Akodon varius

Key Differences

• Eurasian water shrew is Endangered while Variable Akodont is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian water shrew	Variable Akodont
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Soricidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Neomys	Akodon
Species	Neomys fodiens	Akodon varius

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian water shrew and Variable Akodont share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Eurasian water shrew

EN — Endangered

Variable Akodont

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian water shrew	Variable Akodont
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Eurasian water shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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.

Variable Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.