Broad-footed Mole vs Ecuador Cochran Frog

Scapanus latimanus compared with Nymphargus griffithsi

Key Differences

• Broad-footed Mole is Least Concern while Ecuador Cochran Frog is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broad-footed Mole	Ecuador Cochran Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Talpidae	Centrolenidae
Genus	Scapanus	Nymphargus
Species	Scapanus latimanus	Nymphargus griffithsi

Evolutionary Relationship

Broad-footed Mole and Ecuador Cochran Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Broad-footed Mole

LC — Least Concern

Ecuador Cochran Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Broad-footed Mole	Ecuador Cochran Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad-footed Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Ecuador Cochran Frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Colombia. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.