Broad-footed Mole vs Sapo Folha

Scapanus latimanus compared with Rhinella margaritifera

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Broad-footed Mole Sapo Folha
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (cordados) Chordata (cordados)
Class Mammalia (mamíferos) Amphibia (Anfíbios)
Order Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family Talpidae Bufonidae
Genus Scapanus Rhinella
Species Scapanus latimanus Rhinella margaritifera

Evolutionary Relationship

Broad-footed Mole and Sapo Folha share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)

Conservation Status

Broad-footed Mole

LC — Least Concern

Sapo Folha

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad-footed Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Sapo Folha

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

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.

Sapo Folha

No description available.

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