Wasserspitzmaus vs Guianan Neacomys

Neomys fodiens compared with Neacomys guianae

Key Differences

• Wasserspitzmaus is Endangered while Guianan Neacomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Wasserspitzmaus	Guianan Neacomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Rodentia (Nagetiere)
Family	Soricidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Neomys	Neacomys
Species	Neomys fodiens	Neacomys guianae

Evolutionary Relationship

Wasserspitzmaus and Guianan Neacomys share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Wasserspitzmaus

EN — Endangered

Guianan Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Wasserspitzmaus	Guianan Neacomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Wasserspitzmaus

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.

Guianan Neacomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.

Wasserspitzmaus

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.