Broad-footed Mole vs Spring Peeper

Scapanus latimanus compared with Pseudacris crucifer

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Broad-footed Mole Spring Peeper
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 Hylidae
Genus Scapanus Pseudacris
Species Scapanus latimanus Pseudacris crucifer

Evolutionary Relationship

Broad-footed Mole and Spring Peeper share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Broad-footed Mole

LC — Least Concern

Spring Peeper

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Broad-footed Mole Spring Peeper
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad-footed Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Spring Peeper

Habitat

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

Range

Found in 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.

Spring Peeper

No description available.

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