Broad-footed Mole vs Tall Thyme-Moss

Scapanus latimanus compared with Plagiomnium elatum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Broad-footed Mole Tall Thyme-Moss
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Bryophyta
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) Bryales (Bryales)
Family Talpidae Mniaceae
Genus Scapanus Plagiomnium
Species Scapanus latimanus Plagiomnium elatum

Conservation Status

Broad-footed Mole

LC — Least Concern

Tall Thyme-Moss

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Broad-footed Mole Tall Thyme-Moss
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad-footed Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Tall Thyme-Moss

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.

Tall Thyme-Moss

No description available.

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