Anderson s Shrew Mole vs Dwarf Neckera

Uropsilus andersoni compared with Neckera pumila

Key Differences

• Anderson s Shrew Mole is Data Deficient while Dwarf Neckera is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Anderson s Shrew Mole	Dwarf Neckera
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Bryophyta
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Hypnales (Hypnales)
Family	Talpidae	Neckeraceae
Genus	Uropsilus	Neckera
Species	Uropsilus andersoni	Neckera pumila

Conservation Status

Anderson s Shrew Mole

DD — Data Deficient

Dwarf Neckera

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Anderson s Shrew Mole	Dwarf Neckera
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Anderson s Shrew Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Dwarf Neckera

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Anderson s Shrew Mole

The Anderson s Shrew Mole (Uropsilus andersoni) is a species in the genus Uropsilus. Its conservation status is listed as Data Deficient, indicating insufficient data for assessment. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.