Broad-footed Mole vs Floating Bur-Reed
Scapanus latimanus compared with Sparganium fluctuans
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Broad-footed Mole | Floating Bur-Reed |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) | Poales (Grasses) |
| Family | Talpidae | Typhaceae |
| Genus | Scapanus | Sparganium |
| Species | Scapanus latimanus | Sparganium fluctuans |
Conservation Status
Broad-footed Mole
LC — Least ConcernFloating Bur-Reed
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Broad-footed Mole | Floating Bur-Reed |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Broad-footed Mole
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Floating Bur-Reed
Habitat
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Range
Distributed across Canada 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.
Floating Bur-Reed
No description available.
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