Wasserspitzmaus vs

Neomys fodiens compared with Phacus longicauda

Key Differences

• Wasserspitzmaus is Endangered while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Wasserspitzmaus
Kingdom	Animalia (Tier)	Protozoa (Protozoen)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Euglenozoa (Euglenozoa)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Euglenoidea (Euglenida)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Euglenida (Euglenida)
Family	Soricidae	Phacidae
Genus	Neomys	Phacus
Species	Neomys fodiens	Phacus longicauda

Conservation Status

Wasserspitzmaus

EN — Endangered

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Wasserspitzmaus
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.

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Brazil).

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 4 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden