Blind Mole vs False Parasol

Talpa caeca compared with Chlorophyllum molybdites

Key Differences

• Blind Mole is Least Concern while False Parasol is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Blind Mole	False Parasol
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Talpidae	Agaricaceae (Agarics)
Genus	Talpa	Chlorophyllum
Species	Talpa caeca	Chlorophyllum molybdites

Conservation Status

Blind Mole

LC — Least Concern

False Parasol

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Blind Mole	False Parasol
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Blind Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

False Parasol

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and South America (Brazil).

Blind Mole

The Blind Mole (Talpa caeca) is a species in the genus Talpa. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.