Broad-footed Mole vs Weigold's Lazy Toad

Scapanus latimanus compared with Oreolalax weigoldi

Key Differences

  • Broad-footed Mole is Least Concern while Weigold's Lazy Toad is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Broad-footed Mole Weigold's Lazy Toad
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 Megophryidae
Genus Scapanus Oreolalax
Species Scapanus latimanus Oreolalax weigoldi

Evolutionary Relationship

Broad-footed Mole and Weigold's Lazy Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Broad-footed Mole

LC — Least Concern

Weigold's Lazy Toad

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Broad-footed Mole Weigold's Lazy Toad
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad-footed Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Weigold's Lazy Toad

Habitat

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

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.

Weigold's Lazy Toad

No description available.

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