Bitter Bolete vs Broad-footed Mole
Tylopilus felleus compared with Scapanus latimanus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bitter Bolete | Broad-footed Mole |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Boletales (Boletales) | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) |
| Family | Boletaceae | Talpidae |
| Genus | Tylopilus | Scapanus |
| Species | Tylopilus felleus | Scapanus latimanus |
Conservation Status
Bitter Bolete
LC — Least ConcernBroad-footed Mole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bitter Bolete | Broad-footed Mole |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Bitter Bolete
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
Broad-footed Mole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Bitter Bolete
The Bitter Bolete (Tylopilus felleus) is a species in the genus Tylopilus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
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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