Coast Mole (Scapanus orarius) — Least Concern Mammalia

Coast Mole

Scapanus orarius

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Soricomorpha · Talpidae

About

The coast mole or Pacific mole is a medium-sized North American mole found in forested and open areas with moist soils along the Pacific coast from southwestern British Columbia to northwestern California.

Fun Fact

Two subspecies are recognized: the nominate, S.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurring from the western end of British Columbia, Canada through the western regions of Oregon and Washington, and in some parts of Northern California (coastal regions).

Diet

Eat insects and other small invertebrates including earthworms, which it hunts in moderately moist soil environments.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

More Mammals Species

Abbott's Duiker EN Abbott's Gibbon EN Addax CR African Elephant EN African Forest Elephant CR African Wild Ass CR
Browse all Mammals →