Dwarf Neckera vs Large-eared Field Mouse

Neckera pumila compared with Apodemus latronum

Key Differences

Dwarf Neckera is Vulnerable while Large-eared Field Mouse is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dwarf Neckera	Large-eared Field Mouse
Kingdom	Plantae (Plants)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Bryophyta	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Bryopsida (Bryopsida)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Hypnales (Hypnales)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Neckeraceae	Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus	Neckera	Apodemus
Species	Neckera pumila	Apodemus latronum

Conservation Status

Dwarf Neckera

VU — Vulnerable

Large-eared Field Mouse

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dwarf Neckera	Large-eared Field Mouse
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.