Dwarf Neckera vs Iberian Mole

Neckera pumila compared with Talpa occidentalis

Key Differences

• Dwarf Neckera is Vulnerable while Iberian Mole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dwarf Neckera	Iberian Mole
Kingdom	Plantae (Plants)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Bryophyta	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Bryopsida (Bryopsida)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Hypnales (Hypnales)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Neckeraceae	Talpidae
Genus	Neckera	Talpa
Species	Neckera pumila	Talpa occidentalis

Conservation Status

Dwarf Neckera

VU — Vulnerable

Iberian Mole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dwarf Neckera	Iberian Mole
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.

Iberian Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.