Eurasian Water Shrew

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 invertebrates nearby.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

Considered venomous. Public sources list it as such; we have not verified this individually. Eurasian water shrew (Neomys fodiens) Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Neomys milleri — considered venomous
• Sorex alpinus
• Sorex araneus
• Sorex antinorii
• Crocidura leucodon

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Mammalia

Order

Eulipotyphla

Family

Soricidae

Genus

Neomys

Species

Neomys fodiens

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