Wasserspitzmaus vs Transcaucasian Water Shrew

Neomys fodiens compared with Neomys teres

Key Differences

• Wasserspitzmaus is Endangered while Transcaucasian Water Shrew is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Wasserspitzmaus	Transcaucasian Water Shrew
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order same	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family same	Soricidae	Soricidae
Genus same	Neomys	Neomys
Species	Neomys fodiens	Neomys teres

Evolutionary Relationship

Wasserspitzmaus and Transcaucasian Water Shrew share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Neomys.

Conservation Status

Wasserspitzmaus

EN — Endangered

Transcaucasian Water Shrew

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Wasserspitzmaus	Transcaucasian Water Shrew
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.

Transcaucasian Water Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.