Blackgum vs Broad-footed Mole

Nyssa aquatica compared with Scapanus latimanus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Blackgum Broad-footed Mole
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Magnoliopsida (Dicots) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Cornales (Cornales) Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family Nyssaceae Talpidae
Genus Nyssa Scapanus
Species Nyssa aquatica Scapanus latimanus

Conservation Status

Blackgum

LC — Least Concern

Broad-footed Mole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Blackgum Broad-footed Mole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Blackgum

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Found in United States.

Broad-footed Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Blackgum

The Blackgum (Nyssa aquatica) is a species in the genus Nyssa. 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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