Large Mole

Mogera robusta

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Soricomorpha · Talpidae

About

The Ussuri mole or large mole, is a species of mammal in the family Talpidae, formerly treated as a subspecies of the Japanese mole. It is found in China, North Korea, South Korea, and Russia and lives in a long burrow, seldom emerging on the surface of the ground during the day.

Fun Fact

This mole grows to a total length of 154 to 172 mm (6 to 7 in) with a tail of about 20 mm (0.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitat is montane forest and woodland, pasture and agricultural land but it is seldom found on steep rocky slopes.

Diet

Feeds mainly on earthworms, insects, spiders, slugs and snails.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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