Arrowhead Spiketail vs Broad-footed Mole
Cordulegaster obliqua compared with Scapanus latimanus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Arrowhead Spiketail | Broad-footed Mole |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Odonata (Odonata) | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) |
| Family | Cordulegastridae | Talpidae |
| Genus | Cordulegaster | Scapanus |
| Species | Cordulegaster obliqua | Scapanus latimanus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Arrowhead Spiketail and Broad-footed Mole share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Arrowhead Spiketail
LC — Least ConcernBroad-footed Mole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Arrowhead Spiketail | Broad-footed Mole |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Arrowhead Spiketail
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found in United States.
Broad-footed Mole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Arrowhead Spiketail
The Arrowhead Spiketail, Cordulegaster obliqua, is a species. It is currently assessed as least concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
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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