Broad-footed Mole vs Hudson s Thomaomys

Scapanus latimanus compared with Thomasomys hudsoni

Key Differences

• Broad-footed Mole is Least Concern while Hudson s Thomaomys is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broad-footed Mole	Hudson s Thomaomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mammifères)	Mammalia (mammifères)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Talpidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Scapanus	Thomasomys
Species	Scapanus latimanus	Thomasomys hudsoni

Evolutionary Relationship

Broad-footed Mole and Hudson s Thomaomys share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mammifères)

Conservation Status

Broad-footed Mole

LC — Least Concern

Hudson s Thomaomys

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Broad-footed Mole	Hudson s Thomaomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad-footed Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Hudson s Thomaomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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

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.