978 observationsLeast Concern
Eurasian Water Shrew
Neomys fodiens
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Eulipotyphla ›Family: Soricidae ›Genus: Neomys
About
The Eurasian water shrew (Neomys fodiens), known in the United Kingdom as the water shrew, is a relatively large shrew, up to 10 cm (4 in) long, with a tail up to three-quarters as long again. It has short, dark fur, often with a few white tufts, a white belly, and a few stiff hairs around the feet and tail. It lives close to fresh water, hunting aquatic prey in the water and nearby. Its fur traps bubbles
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Eurasian Water Shrew is Neomys fodiens.
- Eurasian Water Shrew belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Eurasian Water Shrew belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Eurasian Water Shrew belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Eurasian Water Shrew belongs to the order Eulipotyphla.
- Eurasian Water Shrew belongs to the family Soricidae.
- Eurasian Water Shrew belongs to the genus Neomys.