Blue-black Tooth vs Broad-footed Mole
Phellodon atratus compared with Scapanus latimanus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blue-black Tooth | Broad-footed Mole |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Thelephorales (Thelephorales) | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) |
| Family | Thelephoraceae | Talpidae |
| Genus | Phellodon | Scapanus |
| Species | Phellodon atratus | Scapanus latimanus |
Conservation Status
Blue-black Tooth
LC — Least ConcernBroad-footed Mole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blue-black Tooth | Broad-footed Mole |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Blue-black Tooth
Habitat
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Broad-footed Mole
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Blue-black Tooth
The Blue-black Tooth (Phellodon atratus) is a species in the genus Phellodon. 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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