Broad-footed Mole vs
Scapanus latimanus compared with Sphingobium lactosutens
Key Differences
- Broad-footed Mole is Least Concern while is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Broad-footed Mole | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Bacteria (Bacteria) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Proteobacteria (Proteobacteria) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Alphaproteobacteria (Alphaproteobacteria) |
| Order | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) | Sphingomonadales (Sphingomonadales) |
| Family | Talpidae | Sphingomonadaceae |
| Genus | Scapanus | Sphingobium |
| Species | Scapanus latimanus | Sphingobium lactosutens |
Conservation Status
Broad-footed Mole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Broad-footed Mole | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Broad-footed Mole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found in Taiwan.
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.
Sphingobium lactosutens is a Gram-negative bacterium capable of utilizing lactose and related sugars as carbon sources. It has been isolated from diverse soil and plant-associated environments. This aerobic chemoheterotroph degrades carbohydrates including sugars derived from plant cell wall materials in its terrestrial habitat.
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