Broad-footed Mole vs gowen-cypress

Scapanus latimanus compared with Cupressus goveniana

Key Differences

  • Broad-footed Mole is Least Concern while gowen-cypress is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Broad-footed Mole gowen-cypress
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) Pinales (Pines & Allies)
Family Talpidae Cupressaceae
Genus Scapanus Cupressus
Species Scapanus latimanus Cupressus goveniana

Conservation Status

Broad-footed Mole

LC — Least Concern

gowen-cypress

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Broad-footed Mole gowen-cypress
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad-footed Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

gowen-cypress

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, Mediterranean forests and woodlands, and deserts and xeric shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Neotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Widely distributed across Africa (Libya), Asia (India), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Chile). Currently classified as Endangered 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.

gowen-cypress

No description available.

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