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Species that have a similar geographic range to the Cornish path moss (Ditrichum cornubicum)

Whiskered bat (Myotis mystacinus)
The whiskered bat (Myotis mystacinus) is the smallest member of the Myotis genus in Europe. It is very similar in appearance to... More 6 Images 1 Video
Smalleyed ray (Raja microocellata)
Like other skates and rays, the most notable feature of the smalleyed ray (Raja microocellata) is its large pectoral fins that provide... More 3 Images 0 videos
Chinese water deer (Hydropotes inermis)
The Latin name (Hydropotes inermis) of this unusual small deer translates as ‘unarmed water-drinker’, referring to the species’ lack of... More 36 Images 1 Video
Derbyshire feather-moss (Thamnobryum angustifolium)
Although clearly related to the widespread moss Thamnobryum alopecurum, the Derbyshire feather-moss (Thamnobryum angustifolium) has... More 3 Images 0 videos
Wood mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus)
The wood mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus) is the most common native rodent in Britain. It has brown fur with a reddish tinge and a white or... More 14 Images 6 Videos
Sandbowl snail (Catinella arenaria)
One of the family of amber snails, the extremely rare sandbowl snail (Catinella arenaria) has an amber-coloured shell, with three... More 5 Images 0 videos
Maned seahorse (Hippocampus guttulatus)
The maned seahorse (Hippocampus guttulatus) is a particularly striking species of seahorse, named after the prominent fleshy spines that run... More 13 Images 1 Video
Agile frog (Rana dalmatina)
Information on the agile frog is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 29 Images 1 Video
Brown rat (Rattus norvegicus)
The brown or Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus) is a supreme generalist; its opportunistic lifestyle, agility and prolific breeding potential... More 23 Images 13 Videos
Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris)
This attractive mammal has a chestnut upper body, with buff to cream underside, noticeable ear tufts and the famous fluffy tail. The red... More 37 Images 10 Videos
Dark guest ant (Anergates atratulus)
A highly specialised parasite with a remarkable life history, the dark guest ant (Anergates atratulus) not only takes over the nest of... More 1 Image 0 videos
Southern wood ant (Formica rufa)
The southern wood ant (Formica rufa) can generally be distinguished from similar wood ants by the fact that it lacks a fringe of hairs... More 9 Images 8 Videos
Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens)
A striking species of damselfly, the banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) has the same style of butterfly-like flitting flight as that... More 32 Images 1 Video
Pike (Esox lucius)
The pike (Esox lucius) is probably the coarse anglers’ most sought-after fish. It is predatory both in nature and appearance. The fish has a... More 27 Images 0 videos
Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus)
The hedgehog is one of our most instantly recognisable native mammals, as it is the only British mammal to have spines. It is also... More 46 Images 12 Videos
Grass snake (Natrix natrix)
The grass snake (Natrix natrix) is Britain's largest terrestrial reptile. This snake is typically olive-green, brown or greyish in colour... More 38 Images 8 Videos
Barbastelle bat (Barbastella barbastellus)
The rare medium-sized barbastelle bat (Barbastella barbastellus) has a short nose, small eyes and wide ears with a triangular shaped tragus... More 11 Images 0 videos
Water vole (Arvicola terrestris)
The water vole (Arvicola terrestris) is the largest and most famous of the British voles. 'Ratty' in Kenneth Grahame's Wind in the... More 39 Images 9 Videos
Adder (Vipera berus)
The adder (Vipera berus) is an extremely widespread reptile, and is the UK’s only venomous snake. As a result of its venomous bite, the... More 15 Images 9 Videos
Hairy wood ant (Formica lugubris)
The hairy wood ant (Formica lugubris) can be distinguished from the other wood ants by the possession of a fringe of hairs that reaches down... More 6 Images 0 videos
Scottish wood ant (Formica aquilonia)
All wood ants are red and black in colour and are the largest ants in Britain. Examination of the head allows species to be identified. The... More 5 Images 0 videos
Greater mouse-eared bat (Myotis myotis)
The greater mouse-eared bat (Myotis myotis) is one of the larger European bats. Its fur is a medium-brown colour on the upper body, and... More 8 Images 0 videos
Common shrew (Sorex araneus)
The common shrew (Sorex araneus), one of Britain's most abundant mammals has a long, flexible snout, tiny ears and small eyes typical of... More 8 Images 7 Videos
Grey seal (eastern Atlantic population) (Halichoerus grypus)
Grey seals are the larger of Britain's two species of breeding seal. The coat colour varies from grey to brown to silver, often with... More 62 Images 11 Videos
Serotine bat (Eptesicus serotinus)
One of the largest bats in Britain, the serotine bat (Eptesicus serotinus) has long fur, the back is smoky-brown in colour, while the belly... More 3 Images 1 Video
Spined loach (Cobitis taenia)
The small, bottom-dwelling spined loach (Cobitis taenia) has an elongate flat-sided body, which is brownish grey in colour with dark... More 9 Images 0 videos
Palmate newt (Triturus helveticus)
The smallest British amphibian, the palmate newt (Triturus helveticus) earns its English name from the strongly webbed hind feet that males... More 29 Images 2 Videos
Wreckfish (Polyprion americanus)
The wreckfish (Polyprion americanus), named for the tendency of juveniles to associate with floating ocean wreckage, is a large bluish-grey... More 4 Images 0 videos
Red deer (Cervus elaphus)
Red deer (Cervus elaphus) are the largest native land animal to occur in the UK. Stags (males) are larger in size than hinds (females), and... More 57 Images 17 Videos
Brown hare (Lepus europaeus)
The general form and structure of the brown hare resembles that of the rabbit, but obvious differences include the hare's longer, larger... More 42 Images 5 Videos

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