Eurasian water shrew vs Kutora Shelkovnikova

Neomys fodiens compared with Neomys teres

Key Differences

• Eurasian water shrew is Endangered while Kutora Shelkovnikova is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian water shrew	Kutora Shelkovnikova
Kingdom same	Animalia (животные)	Animalia (животные)
Phylum same	Chordata (хордовые)	Chordata (хордовые)
Class same	Mammalia (млекопитающие)	Mammalia (млекопитающие)
Order same	Soricomorpha (землеройкообразные)	Soricomorpha (землеройкообразные)
Family same	Soricidae	Soricidae
Genus same	Neomys	Neomys
Species	Neomys fodiens	Neomys teres

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian water shrew and Kutora Shelkovnikova share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Neomys.

Conservation Status

Eurasian water shrew

EN — Endangered

Kutora Shelkovnikova

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian water shrew	Kutora Shelkovnikova
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.

Kutora Shelkovnikova

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Eurasian water shrew

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.