Broad-footed Mole vs amor-de-velho
Scapanus latimanus compared with Desmodium tortuosum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Broad-footed Mole | amor-de-velho |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (plantas) |
| Phylum | Chordata (cordados) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (mamíferos) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) |
| Family | Talpidae | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Scapanus | Desmodium |
| Species | Scapanus latimanus | Desmodium tortuosum |
Conservation Status
Broad-footed Mole
LC — Least Concernamor-de-velho
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Broad-footed Mole | amor-de-velho |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Broad-footed Mole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
amor-de-velho
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (5 countries), Europe (United Kingdom), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (10 countries), and South America (4 countries).
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.
amor-de-velho
No description available.
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