Wasserspitzmaus vs Faden-Binse

Neomys fodiens compared with Juncus filiformis

Key Differences

  • Wasserspitzmaus is Endangered while Faden-Binse is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Wasserspitzmaus Faden-Binse
Kingdom Animalia (Tier) Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum Chordata (Chordatiere) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Mammalia (Säugetiere) Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) Poales (Süßgrasartige)
Family Soricidae Juncaceae
Genus Neomys Juncus
Species Neomys fodiens Juncus filiformis

Conservation Status

Wasserspitzmaus

EN — Endangered

Faden-Binse

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Wasserspitzmaus Faden-Binse
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.

Faden-Binse

Habitat

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Range

Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Chile).

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.

Faden-Binse

No description available.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

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