Wasserspitzmaus vs Kamchatka Shrew

Neomys fodiens compared with Sorex camtschatica

Key Differences

• Wasserspitzmaus is Endangered while Kamchatka Shrew is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Wasserspitzmaus	Kamchatka Shrew
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order same	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family same	Soricidae	Soricidae
Genus	Neomys	Sorex
Species	Neomys fodiens	Sorex camtschatica

Evolutionary Relationship

Wasserspitzmaus and Kamchatka Shrew share a common ancestor at the Family level: Soricidae.

Conservation Status

Wasserspitzmaus

EN — Endangered

Kamchatka Shrew

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Wasserspitzmaus	Kamchatka Shrew
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.

Kamchatka Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.