Wasserspitzmaus vs Pine Toad

Neomys fodiens compared with Incilius occidentalis

Key Differences

• Wasserspitzmaus is Endangered while Pine Toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Wasserspitzmaus	Pine Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Amphibia (Amphibien)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Anura (Froschlurche)
Family	Soricidae	Bufonidae
Genus	Neomys	Incilius
Species	Neomys fodiens	Incilius occidentalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Wasserspitzmaus and Pine Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordatiere)

Conservation Status

Wasserspitzmaus

EN — Endangered

Pine Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Wasserspitzmaus	Pine Toad
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.

Pine Toad

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Mexico.

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.