Broad-footed Mole vs Dune Dapperling

Scapanus latimanus compared with Lepiota erminea

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Broad-footed Mole Dune Dapperling
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 Scapanus Lepiota
Species Scapanus latimanus Lepiota erminea

Conservation Status

Broad-footed Mole

LC — Least Concern

Dune Dapperling

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Broad-footed Mole Dune Dapperling
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad-footed Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Dune Dapperling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark and Sweden.

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.

Dune Dapperling

No description available.

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