Dwarf Neckera vs Large-eared Mountain Vole

Neckera pumila compared with Alticola macrotis

Key Differences

Dwarf Neckera is Vulnerable while Large-eared Mountain Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dwarf Neckera	Large-eared Mountain Vole
Kingdom	Plantae (Plants)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Bryophyta	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Bryopsida (Bryopsida)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Hypnales (Hypnales)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Neckeraceae	Cricetidae
Genus	Neckera	Alticola
Species	Neckera pumila	Alticola macrotis

Conservation Status

Dwarf Neckera

VU — Vulnerable

Large-eared Mountain Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dwarf Neckera	Large-eared Mountain Vole
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.