Townsend's Mole

Scapanus townsendii

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Soricomorpha · Talpidae

About

The Townsend's mole is a fossorial mammal in the family Talpidae, and is the largest North American mole. It was named after the American naturalist John Kirk Townsend. The name was selected at the request of Thomas Nuttall as a patronym to honor Townsend's contribution.

Fun Fact

It was named after the American naturalist John Kirk Townsend.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in open lowland and wooded areas with moist soils along the Pacific coast from southwestern British Columbia to northwestern California.

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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