Broad-footed Mole vs Flat-skulled Shrew

Scapanus latimanus compared with Sorex roboratus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Broad-footed Mole Flat-skulled Shrew
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Mammalia (Mammals) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family Talpidae Soricidae
Genus Scapanus Sorex
Species Scapanus latimanus Sorex roboratus

Evolutionary Relationship

Broad-footed Mole and Flat-skulled Shrew share a common ancestor at the Order level: Soricomorpha. (Soricomorpha)

Conservation Status

Broad-footed Mole

LC — Least Concern

Flat-skulled Shrew

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Broad-footed Mole Flat-skulled Shrew
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad-footed Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Flat-skulled Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.

Flat-skulled Shrew

No description available.

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