Broad-footed Mole vs Fulvous Colilargo

Scapanus latimanus compared with Oligoryzomys fulvescens

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Broad-footed Mole Fulvous Colilargo
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Mammalia (Mammals) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Talpidae Cricetidae
Genus Scapanus Oligoryzomys
Species Scapanus latimanus Oligoryzomys fulvescens

Evolutionary Relationship

Broad-footed Mole and Fulvous Colilargo share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Broad-footed Mole

LC — Least Concern

Fulvous Colilargo

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Broad-footed Mole Fulvous Colilargo
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad-footed Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Fulvous Colilargo

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.

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.

Fulvous Colilargo

No description available.

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