Dunkle Platterbse vs Broad-footed Mole

Lathyrus niger compared with Scapanus latimanus

Key Differences

  • Dunkle Platterbse is Near Threatened while Broad-footed Mole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Dunkle Platterbse Broad-footed Mole
Kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen) Animalia (Tier)
Phylum Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class Magnoliopsida (Dicots) Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order Fabales (Schmetterlingsblütenartige) Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family Fabaceae Talpidae
Genus Lathyrus Scapanus
Species Lathyrus niger Scapanus latimanus

Conservation Status

Dunkle Platterbse

NT — Near Threatened

Broad-footed Mole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Dunkle Platterbse Broad-footed Mole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dunkle Platterbse

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Found across Europe (9 countries) and North America (Canada). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Broad-footed Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Dunkle Platterbse

The Black Pea (Lathyrus niger) is a species in the genus Lathyrus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Broad-footed Mole

The Broad-footed Mole (Scapanus latimanus) is a species in the genus Scapanus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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