Dwarf Neckera vs Large Japanese Mole

Neckera pumila compared with Mogera wogura

Key Differences

• Dwarf Neckera is Vulnerable while Large Japanese Mole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dwarf Neckera	Large Japanese 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	Mogera
Species	Neckera pumila	Mogera wogura

Conservation Status

Dwarf Neckera

VU — Vulnerable

Large Japanese Mole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dwarf Neckera	Large Japanese 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.

Large Japanese Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.