Broad-footed Mole vs Jumping Salamander

Scapanus latimanus compared with Ixalotriton niger

Key Differences

• Broad-footed Mole is Least Concern while Jumping Salamander is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broad-footed Mole	Jumping Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Talpidae	Plethodontidae
Genus	Scapanus	Ixalotriton
Species	Scapanus latimanus	Ixalotriton niger

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Broad-footed Mole

LC — Least Concern

Jumping Salamander

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Broad-footed Mole	Jumping Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad-footed Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Jumping Salamander

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Mexico. 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.