Dwarf Neckera vs Patagonian mara

Neckera pumila compared with Dolichotis patagonum

Key Differences

• Dwarf Neckera is Vulnerable while Patagonian mara is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dwarf Neckera	Patagonian mara
Kingdom	Plantae (Plants)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Bryophyta	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Bryopsida (Bryopsida)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Hypnales (Hypnales)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Neckeraceae	Caviidae
Genus	Neckera	Dolichotis
Species	Neckera pumila	Dolichotis patagonum

Conservation Status

Dwarf Neckera

VU — Vulnerable

Patagonian mara

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dwarf Neckera	Patagonian mara
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.

Patagonian mara

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Belgium. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium