Insular Mole

Mogera insularis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Soricomorpha · Talpidae

About

The insular mole is a species of mammal in the family Talpidae. It is restricted to Hainan Island and Taiwan, where it is also known as the Formosan blind mole. The species was first described by Robert Swinhoe in 1863.

Fun Fact

Mogera insularis is unique from other moles in the Talpinae family in that it has 32 chromosomes instead of 34 to 38 chromosomes.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Restricted to Hainan Island and Taiwan, where it is also known as the Formosan blind mole.

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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