Dwarf Neckera vs Formosan Serow

Neckera pumila compared with Capricornis swinhoei

Key Differences

• Dwarf Neckera is Vulnerable while Formosan Serow is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dwarf Neckera	Formosan Serow
Kingdom	Plantae (Plants)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Bryophyta	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Bryopsida (Bryopsida)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Hypnales (Hypnales)	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)
Family	Neckeraceae	Bovidae (Bovids)
Genus	Neckera	Capricornis
Species	Neckera pumila	Capricornis swinhoei

Conservation Status

Dwarf Neckera

VU — Vulnerable

Formosan Serow

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dwarf Neckera	Formosan Serow
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

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.

Formosan Serow

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Taiwan.