Asshafa Iris vs Balkan Mole

Iris atrofusca compared with Talpa stankovici

Key Differences

• Asshafa Iris is Near Threatened while Balkan Mole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Asshafa Iris	Balkan Mole
Kingdom same	Animalia (动物界)	Animalia (动物界)
Phylum	Arthropoda (节肢动物门)	Chordata (脊索动物门)
Class	Insecta (昆蟲綱)	Mammalia (哺乳動物)
Order	Mantodea (螳螂目)	Soricomorpha (鼩形目)
Family	Eremiaphilidae	Talpidae
Genus	Iris	Talpa
Species	Iris atrofusca	Talpa stankovici

Evolutionary Relationship

Asshafa Iris and Balkan Mole share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (动物界)

Conservation Status

Asshafa Iris

NT — Near Threatened

Balkan Mole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Asshafa Iris	Balkan Mole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Asshafa Iris

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Balkan Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Asshafa Iris

The Asshafa Iris (Iris atrofusca) is a species in the genus Iris. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Balkan Mole

The Balkan Mole (Talpa stankovici) is a species in the genus Talpa. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Like other members of its genus, this species plays a role in its native ecosystem.