Broad-footed Mole vs Pouched False Morel

Scapanus latimanus compared with Gyromitra infula

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broad-footed Mole	Pouched False Morel
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Pezizales (Pezizales)
Family	Talpidae	Discinaceae
Genus	Scapanus	Gyromitra
Species	Scapanus latimanus	Gyromitra infula

Conservation Status

Broad-footed Mole

LC — Least Concern

Pouched False Morel

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Broad-footed Mole	Pouched False Morel
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad-footed Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Pouched False Morel

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.