Aquatic Sedge vs Broad-footed Mole
Carex aquatilis compared with Scapanus latimanus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Aquatic Sedge | Broad-footed Mole |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Poales (Grasses) | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) |
| Family | Cyperaceae | Talpidae |
| Genus | Carex | Scapanus |
| Species | Carex aquatilis | Scapanus latimanus |
Conservation Status
Aquatic Sedge
LC — Least ConcernBroad-footed Mole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Aquatic Sedge | Broad-footed Mole |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Aquatic Sedge
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Distributed across Finland, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
Broad-footed Mole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Aquatic Sedge
The Aquatic Sedge (Carex aquatilis) is a species in the genus Carex. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Broad-footed Mole
The Broad-footed Mole (Scapanus latimanus) is a species in the genus Scapanus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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