4,816 observationsLeast Concern
Eastern Mole
Scalopus aquaticus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Eulipotyphla ›Family: Talpidae ›Genus: Scalopus
About
The eastern mole or common mole (Scalopus aquaticus) is a medium-sized, overall grey North American mole and the only member of the genus Scalopus. Its large, hairless, spade-shaped forefeet are adapted for digging. The species is native to Canada (Ontario), Mexico, and the eastern United States, and has the widest range of any North American mole.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Eastern Mole is Scalopus aquaticus.
- Eastern Mole belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Eastern Mole belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Eastern Mole belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Eastern Mole belongs to the order Eulipotyphla.
- Eastern Mole belongs to the family Talpidae.
- Eastern Mole belongs to the genus Scalopus.