Blackthorn vs Eastern Mole
Prunus spinosa compared with Scalopus aquaticus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blackthorn | Eastern Mole |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Rosales (Roses & Allies) | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) |
| Family | Rosaceae (Rose Family) | Talpidae |
| Genus | Prunus (Cherries & Plums) | Scalopus |
| Species | Prunus spinosa | Scalopus aquaticus |
Conservation Status
Blackthorn
LC — Least ConcernEastern Mole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blackthorn | Eastern Mole |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Blackthorn
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Europe (9 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).
Eastern Mole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Blackthorn
The Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) is a species in the genus Prunus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions, found across Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, and more.
Eastern Mole
No description available.
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