Broad-footed Mole vs Curva

Scapanus latimanus compared with Raja undulata

Key Differences

• Broad-footed Mole is Least Concern while Curva is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broad-footed Mole	Curva
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Talpidae	Rajidae
Genus	Scapanus	Raja
Species	Scapanus latimanus	Raja undulata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Broad-footed Mole

LC — Least Concern

Curva

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad-footed Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Curva

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Belgium. Currently classified as Endangered 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.