1,278 observationsLeast Concern
Coast Mole
Scapanus orarius
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Mammalia βΊOrder: Eulipotyphla βΊFamily: Talpidae βΊGenus: Scapanus
About
The coast mole or Pacific mole (Scapanus orarius) is a medium-sized North American mole found in forested and open areas with moist soils along the Pacific coast from southwestern British Columbia to central California.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Coast Mole is Scapanus orarius.
- Coast Mole belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Coast Mole belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Coast Mole belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Coast Mole belongs to the order Eulipotyphla.
- Coast Mole belongs to the family Talpidae.
- Coast Mole belongs to the genus Scapanus.