Wasserspitzmaus vs

Neomys fodiens compared with Pseudolithoderma subextensum

Key Differences

• Wasserspitzmaus is Endangered while is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Wasserspitzmaus
Kingdom	Animalia (Tier)	Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Phaeophyceae (Braunalgen)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Ralfsiales (Ralfsiales)
Family	Soricidae	Ralfsiaceae
Genus	Neomys	Pseudolithoderma
Species	Neomys fodiens	Pseudolithoderma subextensum

Conservation Status

Wasserspitzmaus

EN — Endangered

LC — Least Concern

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

Range

Distributed across Brazil, Norway, 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 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden