Eurasian water shrew vs Variable-backed Frog

Neomys fodiens compared with Pulchrana signata

Key Differences

• Eurasian water shrew is Endangered while Variable-backed Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian water shrew	Variable-backed Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Soricidae	Ranidae
Genus	Neomys	Pulchrana
Species	Neomys fodiens	Pulchrana signata

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian water shrew and Variable-backed Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Eurasian water shrew

EN — Endangered

Variable-backed Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian water shrew	Variable-backed Frog
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-backed Frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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.