Bilberry Roller vs Broad-footed Mole
Ancylis myrtillana compared with Scapanus latimanus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bilberry Roller | Broad-footed Mole |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) |
| Family | Tortricidae | Talpidae |
| Genus | Ancylis | Scapanus |
| Species | Ancylis myrtillana | Scapanus latimanus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Bilberry Roller and Broad-footed Mole share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Bilberry Roller
LC — Least ConcernBroad-footed Mole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bilberry Roller | Broad-footed Mole |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Bilberry Roller
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Broad-footed Mole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Bilberry Roller
The Bilberry Roller (Ancylis myrtillana) is a species in the genus Ancylis. It is currently classified 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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