Caucasian Mole vs False Parasol

Talpa caucasica compared with Chlorophyllum molybdites

Key Differences

• Caucasian Mole is Least Concern while False Parasol is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Caucasian Mole	False Parasol
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Talpidae	Agaricaceae (Agarics)
Genus	Talpa	Chlorophyllum
Species	Talpa caucasica	Chlorophyllum molybdites

Conservation Status

Caucasian Mole

LC — Least Concern

False Parasol

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Caucasian Mole	False Parasol
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Caucasian Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

False Parasol

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and South America (Brazil).

Caucasian Mole

The Caucasian Mole (Talpa caucasica) is a species in the genus Talpa. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.