Dwarf Neckera vs Perija Small-eared Shrew

Neckera pumila compared with Cryptotis perijensis

Key Differences

Dwarf Neckera is Vulnerable while Perija Small-eared Shrew is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dwarf Neckera	Perija Small-eared Shrew
Kingdom	Plantae (Plants)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Bryophyta	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Bryopsida (Bryopsida)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Hypnales (Hypnales)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Neckeraceae	Soricidae
Genus	Neckera	Cryptotis
Species	Neckera pumila	Cryptotis perijensis

Conservation Status

Dwarf Neckera

VU — Vulnerable

Perija Small-eared Shrew

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dwarf Neckera	Perija Small-eared Shrew
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.