Broad-footed Mole vs California alder

Scapanus latimanus compared with Alnus rhombifolia

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Broad-footed Mole California alder
Kingdom Animalia (动物界) Plantae (植物)
Phylum Chordata (脊索动物门) Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)
Class Mammalia (哺乳動物) Magnoliopsida (木兰纲)
Order Soricomorpha (鼩形目) Fagales (壳斗目)
Family Talpidae Betulaceae
Genus Scapanus Alnus
Species Scapanus latimanus Alnus rhombifolia

Conservation Status

Broad-footed Mole

LC — Least Concern

California alder

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad-footed Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

California alder

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Found in Canada.

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.

California alder

The California alder (Alnus rhombifolia) is a species in the genus Alnus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

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