Topo pata ancha vs Sapito Mapurite de Mayorga

Scapanus latimanus compared with Aromobates mayorgai

Key Differences

• Topo pata ancha is Least Concern while Sapito Mapurite de Mayorga is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Topo pata ancha	Sapito Mapurite de Mayorga
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Talpidae	Aromobatidae
Genus	Scapanus	Aromobates
Species	Scapanus latimanus	Aromobates mayorgai

Evolutionary Relationship

Topo pata ancha and Sapito Mapurite de Mayorga share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)

Conservation Status

Topo pata ancha

LC — Least Concern

Sapito Mapurite de Mayorga

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Topo pata ancha	Sapito Mapurite de Mayorga
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Topo pata ancha

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Sapito Mapurite de Mayorga

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Topo pata ancha

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.