Broad-footed Mole vs Root rot
Scapanus latimanus compared with Phytophthora cinnamomi
Key Differences
- Broad-footed Mole is Least Concern while Root rot is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Broad-footed Mole | Root rot |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Chromista (Chromista) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Oomycota (Oomycetes) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Peronosporea (Peronosporea) |
| Order | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) | Peronosporales (Peronosporales) |
| Family | Talpidae | Peronosporaceae |
| Genus | Scapanus | Phytophthora |
| Species | Scapanus latimanus | Phytophthora cinnamomi |
Conservation Status
Broad-footed Mole
LC — Least ConcernRoot rot
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Broad-footed Mole | Root rot |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Broad-footed Mole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Root rot
Native to Africa and Asia and Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (6 countries), Europe (18 countries), North America (Dominican Republic, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (7 countries).
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.
Root rot
No description available.
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