Wasserspitzmaus vs Spitz-Kegel

Neomys fodiens compared with Conus acutangulus

Key Differences

• Wasserspitzmaus is Endangered while Spitz-Kegel is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Wasserspitzmaus	Spitz-Kegel
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Mollusca (Weichtiere)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Gastropoda (Schnecken)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Neogastropoda (Neuschnecken)
Family	Soricidae	Conidae
Genus	Neomys	Conus
Species	Neomys fodiens	Conus acutangulus

Evolutionary Relationship

Wasserspitzmaus and Spitz-Kegel share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Tier)

Conservation Status

Wasserspitzmaus

EN — Endangered

Spitz-Kegel

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Wasserspitzmaus	Spitz-Kegel
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.

Spitz-Kegel

Habitat

Typically found in terrestrial and aquatic habitats including forests and freshwater.

Range

Found in South Africa.

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.