Iberian Mole vs

Talpa occidentalis compared with Scutiger pes-caprae

Key Differences

• Iberian Mole is Least Concern while is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Iberian Mole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Talpidae	Megophryidae
Genus	Talpa	Scutiger
Species	Talpa occidentalis	Scutiger pes-caprae

Evolutionary Relationship

Iberian Mole and share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Iberian Mole

LC — Least Concern

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Iberian Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

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.