Broad-footed Mole vs marsh leafy moss

Scapanus latimanus compared with Plagiomnium ellipticum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Broad-footed Mole marsh leafy moss
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Bryophyta
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) Bryales (Bryales)
Family Talpidae Mniaceae
Genus Scapanus Plagiomnium
Species Scapanus latimanus Plagiomnium ellipticum

Conservation Status

Broad-footed Mole

LC — Least Concern

marsh leafy moss

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Broad-footed Mole marsh leafy moss
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad-footed Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

marsh leafy moss

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (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.

marsh leafy moss

No description available.

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