Broad-footed Mole vs Crescent Map Lichen

Scapanus latimanus compared with Rhizocarpon lecanorinum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Broad-footed Mole Crescent Map Lichen
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) Rhizocarpales (Rhizocarpales)
Family Talpidae Rhizocarpaceae
Genus Scapanus Rhizocarpon
Species Scapanus latimanus Rhizocarpon lecanorinum

Conservation Status

Broad-footed Mole

LC — Least Concern

Crescent Map Lichen

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Broad-footed Mole Crescent Map Lichen
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad-footed Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Crescent Map Lichen

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

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.

Crescent Map Lichen

No description available.

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