Beach Pea vs Broad-footed Mole
Lathyrus japonicus compared with Scapanus latimanus
Key Differences
- Beach Pea is Extinct while Broad-footed Mole is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Beach Pea | Broad-footed Mole |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) |
| Family | Fabaceae | Talpidae |
| Genus | Lathyrus | Scapanus |
| Species | Lathyrus japonicus | Scapanus latimanus |
Conservation Status
Beach Pea
EX — ExtinctBroad-footed Mole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Beach Pea | Broad-footed Mole |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Beach Pea
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).
Broad-footed Mole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Beach Pea
The Beach Pea (Lathyrus japonicus) is a species in the genus Lathyrus. It is currently classified as Extinct on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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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