Dwarf Neckera vs Lesser Mouse-eared Myotis

Neckera pumila compared with Myotis blythii

Key Differences

• Dwarf Neckera is Vulnerable while Lesser Mouse-eared Myotis is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dwarf Neckera	Lesser Mouse-eared Myotis
Kingdom	Plantae (Plants)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Bryophyta	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Bryopsida (Bryopsida)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Hypnales (Hypnales)	Chiroptera (Bats)
Family	Neckeraceae	Vespertilionidae
Genus	Neckera	Myotis
Species	Neckera pumila	Myotis blythii

Conservation Status

Dwarf Neckera

VU — Vulnerable

Lesser Mouse-eared Myotis

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dwarf Neckera	Lesser Mouse-eared Myotis
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.

Lesser Mouse-eared Myotis

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ukraine.