Broad-footed Mole vs

Scapanus latimanus compared with Usnea cornuta

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Broad-footed Mole
Kingdom Animalia (hewan) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Mammalia (mamalia) Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family Talpidae Parmeliaceae
Genus Scapanus Usnea
Species Scapanus latimanus Usnea cornuta

Conservation Status

Broad-footed Mole

LC — Least Concern

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad-footed Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.

Usnea cornuta is a fruticose lichen in the family Parmeliaceae, assessed as Near Threatened (NT). It forms shrubby, branching thalli that hang from tree branches and twigs, typically in humid forest environments. Like all Usnea species, it is highly sensitive to air pollution, particularly sulfur dioxide, making it a useful bioindicator of air quality.

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