vs Iberian Mole

Elaphomyces aculeatus compared with Talpa occidentalis

Key Differences

is Critically Endangered while Iberian Mole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank		Iberian Mole
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Eurotiomycetes (Eurotiomycetes)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Eurotiales (Eurotiales)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Elaphomycetaceae	Talpidae
Genus	Elaphomyces	Talpa
Species	Elaphomyces aculeatus	Talpa occidentalis

Conservation Status

CR — Critically Endangered

Iberian Mole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute		Iberian Mole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.