Broad-footed Mole vs Smooth hawksbeard
Scapanus latimanus compared with Crepis capillaris
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Broad-footed Mole | Smooth hawksbeard |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) | Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers) |
| Family | Talpidae | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) |
| Genus | Scapanus | Crepis |
| Species | Scapanus latimanus | Crepis capillaris |
Conservation Status
Broad-footed Mole
LC — Least ConcernSmooth hawksbeard
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Broad-footed Mole | Smooth hawksbeard |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Broad-footed Mole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Smooth hawksbeard
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan), Europe (11 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (5 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.
Smooth hawksbeard
No description available.
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