Eurasian water shrew vs Perereca Geografica

Neomys fodiens compared with Boana geographica

Key Differences

• Eurasian water shrew is Endangered while Perereca Geografica is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian water shrew	Perereca Geografica
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	Hylidae
Genus	Neomys	Boana
Species	Neomys fodiens	Boana geographica

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian water shrew and Perereca Geografica share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)

Conservation Status

Eurasian water shrew

EN — Endangered

Perereca Geografica

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian water shrew	Perereca Geografica
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.

Perereca Geografica

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela.

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.