Wasserspitzmaus vs Spring Peeper

Neomys fodiens compared with Pseudacris crucifer

Key Differences

• Wasserspitzmaus is Endangered while Spring Peeper is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Wasserspitzmaus	Spring Peeper
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Amphibia (Amphibien)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Anura (Froschlurche)
Family	Soricidae	Hylidae
Genus	Neomys	Pseudacris
Species	Neomys fodiens	Pseudacris crucifer

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Wasserspitzmaus

EN — Endangered

Spring Peeper

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Wasserspitzmaus	Spring Peeper
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.

Spring Peeper

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.

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.