Broad-footed Mole vs California alder
Scapanus latimanus compared with Alnus rhombifolia
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Broad-footed Mole | California alder |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Tier) | Plantae (Pflanzen) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordatiere) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Säugetiere) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) | Fagales (Buchenartige) |
| Family | Talpidae | Betulaceae |
| Genus | Scapanus | Alnus |
| Species | Scapanus latimanus | Alnus rhombifolia |
Conservation Status
Broad-footed Mole
LC — Least ConcernCalifornia alder
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Broad-footed Mole | California alder |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Broad-footed Mole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
California alder
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found in Canada.
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.
California alder
The California alder (Alnus rhombifolia) is a species in the genus Alnus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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