Beira vs red forklet moss

Dorcatragus megalotis compared with Dicranella rufescens

Key Differences

  • Beira is Vulnerable while red forklet moss is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Beira red forklet moss
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Bryophyta
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates) Dicranales (Dicranales)
Family Bovidae (Bovids) Dicranellaceae
Genus Dorcatragus Dicranella
Species Dorcatragus megalotis Dicranella rufescens

Conservation Status

Beira

VU — Vulnerable

red forklet moss

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Beira red forklet moss
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Beira

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

red forklet moss

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Beira

The Beira (Dorcatragus megalotis) is a species in the genus Dorcatragus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The species is documented in scientific literature under the name Dorcatragus megalotis.

red forklet moss

No description available.

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