Eurasian water shrew vs Sapo-pulga

Neomys fodiens compared with Brachycephalus hermogenesi

Key Differences

  • Eurasian water shrew is Endangered while Sapo-pulga is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Eurasian water shrew Sapo-pulga
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (cordados) Chordata (cordados)
Class Mammalia (mamíferos) Amphibia (Anfíbios)
Order Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family Soricidae Brachycephalidae
Genus Neomys Brachycephalus
Species Neomys fodiens Brachycephalus hermogenesi

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian water shrew and Sapo-pulga share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)

Conservation Status

Eurasian water shrew

EN — Endangered

Sapo-pulga

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Eurasian water shrew Sapo-pulga
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Eurasian water shrew

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.

Sapo-pulga

Habitat

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

Eurasian water shrew

O musaranho-de-água-euroasiático (Neomys fodiens) está classificado como Em Perigo (EN) na Lista Vermelha da UICN. Em alto risco de extinção no estado selvagem, com declínio populacional significativo e ameaças contínuas à sua sobrevivência.

Sapo-pulga

No description available.

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