Broad-footed Mole vs Springtail

Scapanus latimanus compared with Entomobrya albocincta

Key Differences

• Broad-footed Mole is Least Concern while Springtail is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broad-footed Mole	Springtail
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Collembola (springtail)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Entomobryomorpha (Entomobryomorpha)
Family	Talpidae	Entomobryidae
Genus	Scapanus	Entomobrya
Species	Scapanus latimanus	Entomobrya albocincta

Evolutionary Relationship

Broad-footed Mole and Springtail share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Broad-footed Mole

LC — Least Concern

Springtail

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Broad-footed Mole	Springtail
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad-footed Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Springtail

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.