Wasserspitzmaus vs Munduruku Marmoset

Neomys fodiens compared with Mico munduruku

Key Differences

• Wasserspitzmaus is Endangered while Munduruku Marmoset is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Wasserspitzmaus	Munduruku Marmoset
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Primates (Primaten)
Family	Soricidae	Callitrichidae
Genus	Neomys	Mico
Species	Neomys fodiens	Mico munduruku

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Wasserspitzmaus

EN — Endangered

Munduruku Marmoset

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Wasserspitzmaus	Munduruku Marmoset
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.

Munduruku Marmoset

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.