broad-footed mole

Scapanus latimanus

Member of western moles (genus Scapanus)
new world moles (tribe Scalopini)
new world moles (subfamily Scalopinae)
moles, shrews, and voles
placental mammals (infraclass Placentalia)
mammals (class Mammalia)
animals (kingdom Animalia)

There are no other wild species of this genus in the bay area.

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• thick, velvety fur; dark brown to silvery
• ±6-inch body, 1-inch hairless [sparsely hairy] tail
• large front feet, facing outwards from the body
• elongated, hairless snout
• eyes and ears are hidden
• moles and shrews taste bad and are often discarded by predators

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Chris’s observations: 2 (all are research grade)

Locations:

• Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve
• Russian Ridge OSP

Months:

• Nov.: 1
• Dec.: 0
• Jan.: 0
• Feb.: 0
• Mar.: 0
• Apr.: 1

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Taxon info: iNaturalist

Bay Area species: iNaturalist