European Mole vs

Talpa europaea compared with Flammulaster limulatus

Key Differences

  • European Mole is Least Concern while is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank European Mole
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family Talpidae Tubariaceae
Genus Talpa Flammulaster
Species Talpa europaea Flammulaster limulatus

Conservation Status

European Mole

LC — Least Concern

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute European Mole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

European Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, and Sweden.

Habitat

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

Range

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

European Mole

No description available.

No description available.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

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