Wasserspitzmaus vs Maskenspitzmaus

Neomys fodiens compared with Sorex caecutiens

Key Differences

• Wasserspitzmaus is Endangered while Maskenspitzmaus is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Wasserspitzmaus	Maskenspitzmaus
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 caecutiens

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Wasserspitzmaus

EN — Endangered

Maskenspitzmaus

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Wasserspitzmaus	Maskenspitzmaus
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.

Maskenspitzmaus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Russia, and Sweden.

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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden