Achallo vs Balkan Mole

Chinchillula sahamae compared with Talpa stankovici

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Achallo Balkan Mole
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Mammalia (Mammals) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family Cricetidae Talpidae
Genus Chinchillula Talpa
Species Chinchillula sahamae Talpa stankovici

Evolutionary Relationship

Achallo and Balkan Mole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Achallo

LC — Least Concern

Balkan Mole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Achallo Balkan Mole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Achallo

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Balkan Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Achallo

The Achallo (Chinchillula sahamae) is a species in the genus Chinchillula. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. It typically inhabits diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Balkan Mole

The Balkan Mole (Talpa stankovici) is a species in the genus Talpa. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Like other members of its genus, this species plays a role in its native ecosystem.

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