Eastern Mole vs Field Foxtail
Scalopus aquaticus compared with Alopecurus pratensis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Eastern Mole | Field Foxtail |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) | Poales (Grasses) |
| Family | Talpidae | Poaceae (Grass Family) |
| Genus | Scalopus | Alopecurus |
| Species | Scalopus aquaticus | Alopecurus pratensis |
Conservation Status
Eastern Mole
LC — Least ConcernField Foxtail
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Eastern Mole | Field Foxtail |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Eastern Mole
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Field Foxtail
Habitat
Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.
Range
Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Chile, Colombia).
Eastern Mole
No description available.
Field Foxtail
No description available.
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