Broad-footed Mole vs Stock Dove

Scapanus latimanus compared with Columba oenas

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broad-footed Mole	Stock Dove
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Family	Talpidae	Columbidae
Genus	Scapanus	Columba
Species	Scapanus latimanus	Columba oenas

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Broad-footed Mole

LC — Least Concern

Stock Dove

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Broad-footed Mole	Stock Dove
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad-footed Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Stock Dove

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Ukraine.

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.

Stock Dove

Stock Dove (Columba oenas) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.