Dwarf Neckera vs Gilbert's dunnart

Neckera pumila compared with Sminthopsis gilberti

Key Differences

• Dwarf Neckera is Vulnerable while Gilbert's dunnart is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dwarf Neckera	Gilbert's dunnart
Kingdom	Plantae (Plants)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Bryophyta	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Bryopsida (Bryopsida)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Hypnales (Hypnales)	Dasyuromorphia (Dasyuromorphia)
Family	Neckeraceae	Dasyuridae
Genus	Neckera	Sminthopsis
Species	Neckera pumila	Sminthopsis gilberti

Conservation Status

Dwarf Neckera

VU — Vulnerable

Gilbert's dunnart

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dwarf Neckera	Gilbert's dunnart
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.

Gilbert's dunnart

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.