Broad-footed Mole vs Montezuma Leopard Frog

Scapanus latimanus compared with Lithobates montezumae

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broad-footed Mole	Montezuma Leopard Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Talpidae	Ranidae
Genus	Scapanus	Lithobates
Species	Scapanus latimanus	Lithobates montezumae

Evolutionary Relationship

Broad-footed Mole and Montezuma Leopard Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Broad-footed Mole

LC — Least Concern

Montezuma Leopard Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Broad-footed Mole	Montezuma Leopard Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad-footed Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Montezuma Leopard Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

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.