Dwarf Neckera vs Narrow-headed Vole

Neckera pumila compared with Microtus gregalis

Key Differences

• Dwarf Neckera is Vulnerable while Narrow-headed Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dwarf Neckera	Narrow-headed 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 gregalis

Conservation Status

Dwarf Neckera

VU — Vulnerable

Narrow-headed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dwarf Neckera	Narrow-headed 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.

Narrow-headed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.