Medog Mole

Alpiscaptulus medogensis

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Soricomorpha · Talpidae

About

The Medog mole is a species of mammal in the family Talpidae. It is the only member of the genus Alpiscaptulus. It is endemic to Tibet, where it is only found in the vicinity of Namcha Barwa in Medog County.

Fun Fact

Phylogenetic evidence supports the Gansu and Medog moles being the closest living relatives of one another and diverging the mid-late Miocene, about 11.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in a heath forest with mixed bamboo forests.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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