Broad-footed Mole vs western toad

Scapanus latimanus compared with Anaxyrus boreas

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Broad-footed Mole western 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 Bufonidae
Genus Scapanus Anaxyrus
Species Scapanus latimanus Anaxyrus boreas

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Broad-footed Mole

LC — Least Concern

western toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Broad-footed Mole western toad
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad-footed Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

western toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

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.

western toad

No description available.

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