Eurasian water shrew vs Large Oecomys

Neomys fodiens compared with Oecomys superans

Key Differences

• Eurasian water shrew is Endangered while Large Oecomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian water shrew	Large Oecomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (hayvan)	Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum same	Chordata (Kordalılar)	Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class same	Mammalia (memeliler)	Mammalia (memeliler)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Rodentia (kemiriciler)
Family	Soricidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Neomys	Oecomys
Species	Neomys fodiens	Oecomys superans

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian water shrew and Large Oecomys share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (memeliler)

Conservation Status

Eurasian water shrew

EN — Endangered

Large Oecomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian water shrew	Large Oecomys
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.

Large Oecomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.

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.