European Mole vs

Talpa europaea compared with Graphis elegans

Key Differences

  • European Mole is Least Concern while is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank European Mole
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) Ostropales (Ostropales)
Family Talpidae Graphidaceae
Genus Talpa Graphis
Species Talpa europaea Graphis elegans

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

Native to Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, 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 2 countries:

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