Broad-footed Mole vs Eurasian Coot

Scapanus latimanus compared with Fulica atra

Key Differences

• Broad-footed Mole is Least Concern while Eurasian Coot is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broad-footed Mole	Eurasian Coot
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Gruiformes (Gruiformes)
Family	Talpidae	Rallidae
Genus	Scapanus	Fulica
Species	Scapanus latimanus	Fulica atra

Evolutionary Relationship

Broad-footed Mole and Eurasian Coot share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Broad-footed Mole

LC — Least Concern

Eurasian Coot

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Broad-footed Mole	Eurasian Coot
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad-footed Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Eurasian Coot

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and Sweden. 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.

Eurasian Coot

Eurasian Coot (Fulica atra) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.