Iberian Mole vs Springtail

Talpa occidentalis compared with Entomobrya marginata

Key Differences

• Iberian Mole is Least Concern while Springtail is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Iberian Mole	Springtail
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Collembola (springtail)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Entomobryomorpha (Entomobryomorpha)
Family	Talpidae	Entomobryidae
Genus	Talpa	Entomobrya
Species	Talpa occidentalis	Entomobrya marginata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Iberian Mole

LC — Least Concern

Springtail

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Iberian Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Springtail

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).