Gilboa Iris vs Iberian Mole

Iris haynei compared with Talpa occidentalis

Key Differences

• Gilboa Iris is Vulnerable while Iberian Mole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gilboa Iris	Iberian Mole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Mantodea (Mantodea)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Eremiaphilidae	Talpidae
Genus	Iris	Talpa
Species	Iris haynei	Talpa occidentalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Gilboa Iris and Iberian Mole share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Gilboa Iris

VU — Vulnerable

Iberian Mole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Gilboa Iris

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Iberian Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.