Dwarf Neckera vs Maximowicz s Vole

Neckera pumila compared with Microtus maximowiczii

Key Differences

• Dwarf Neckera is Vulnerable while Maximowicz s Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dwarf Neckera	Maximowicz s 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	Microtus
Species	Neckera pumila	Microtus maximowiczii

Conservation Status

Dwarf Neckera

VU — Vulnerable

Maximowicz s Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dwarf Neckera	Maximowicz s 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.

Maximowicz s Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.