Leightons linsang vs Roman Mole

Poiana leightoni compared with Talpa romana

Key Differences

• Leightons linsang is Vulnerable while Roman Mole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Leightons linsang	Roman Mole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Viverridae	Talpidae
Genus	Poiana	Talpa
Species	Poiana leightoni	Talpa romana

Evolutionary Relationship

Leightons linsang and Roman Mole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Leightons linsang

VU — Vulnerable

Roman Mole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Leightons linsang	Roman Mole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Leightons linsang

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Roman Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.