Cape Teak vs Eastern Mole
Strychnos decussata compared with Scalopus aquaticus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Cape Teak | Eastern Mole |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Gentianales (Gentianales) | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) |
| Family | Loganiaceae | Talpidae |
| Genus | Strychnos | Scalopus |
| Species | Strychnos decussata | Scalopus aquaticus |
Conservation Status
Cape Teak
LC — Least ConcernEastern Mole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Cape Teak | Eastern Mole |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Cape Teak
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Eastern Mole
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Cape Teak
The Cape Teak (Strychnos decussata) is a species in the genus Strychnos. It is currently classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Eastern Mole
No description available.
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