Broad-footed Mole vs kit fox

Scapanus latimanus compared with Vulpes macrotis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Broad-footed Mole kit fox
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Mammalia (Mammals) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family Talpidae Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus Scapanus Vulpes (Foxes)
Species Scapanus latimanus Vulpes macrotis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Broad-footed Mole

LC — Least Concern

kit fox

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Broad-footed Mole kit fox
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad-footed Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

kit fox

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.

kit fox

No description available.

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