Blue Meadow Violet vs Broad-footed Mole
Viola nephrophylla compared with Scapanus latimanus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blue Meadow Violet | Broad-footed Mole |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Malpighiales (Malpighiales) | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) |
| Family | Violaceae | Talpidae |
| Genus | Viola | Scapanus |
| Species | Viola nephrophylla | Scapanus latimanus |
Conservation Status
Blue Meadow Violet
LC — Least ConcernBroad-footed Mole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blue Meadow Violet | Broad-footed Mole |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Blue Meadow Violet
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Distributed across Canada and United States.
Broad-footed Mole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Blue Meadow Violet
The Blue Meadow Violet (Viola nephrophylla) is a species in the genus Viola. 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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