Beaked Filbert vs Broad-footed Mole
Corylus cornuta compared with Scapanus latimanus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Beaked Filbert | Broad-footed Mole |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Fagales (Beeches & Oaks) | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) |
| Family | Betulaceae | Talpidae |
| Genus | Corylus | Scapanus |
| Species | Corylus cornuta | Scapanus latimanus |
Conservation Status
Beaked Filbert
LC — Least ConcernBroad-footed Mole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Beaked Filbert | Broad-footed Mole |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Beaked Filbert
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found in United States.
Broad-footed Mole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Beaked Filbert
The Beaked Filbert (Corylus cornuta) is a species in the genus Corylus. It is currently classified as Least Concern 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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