Carnation Earthfan vs Eastern Mole
Thelephora caryophyllea compared with Scalopus aquaticus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Carnation Earthfan | Eastern Mole |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Thelephorales (Thelephorales) | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) |
| Family | Thelephoraceae | Talpidae |
| Genus | Thelephora | Scalopus |
| Species | Thelephora caryophyllea | Scalopus aquaticus |
Conservation Status
Carnation Earthfan
LC — Least ConcernEastern Mole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Carnation Earthfan | Eastern Mole |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Carnation Earthfan
Habitat
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Range
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
Eastern Mole
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Carnation Earthfan
The Carnation Earthfan (Thelephora caryophyllea) is a species in the genus Thelephora. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Eastern Mole
No description available.
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