Scalopus
| Genus Scalopus | |
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| Taxonomic classification | |
| Order: | Eulipotyphla |
| Suborder: | Erinaceota |
| Family: | Talpidae |
| Subfamily: | Scalopinae |
| Tribe: | Scalopini |
The Eastern Mole (Scalopus aquaticus) is the only species in the genus Scalopus. The Eastern Mole (Scalopus aquaticus) is a medium-sized mole; dark gray or near black in color; with short appendages; tail is short and scantily haired, appearing naked; manus (hands) are large and rotated so the palm faces outward; teeth are entirely white; skull is compressed dorsoventrally with a long rostrum; complete auditory bullae; and complete but weak zygomata (Naughton, 2012). The nearly naked tail is useful for distinguishing this species from the similar-looking and sometimes co-occurring Hairy-tailed Mole (Parascalops breweri).
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Eastern Mole (Scalopus aquaticus) observed in Texas by Brigid Berger. Notice that the tail is scantily haired and appears naked.
Available taxon pages
The following species are available on WhiskerWiki for this genus:
References
Naughton D. 2012. The natural history of Canadian mammals. Toronto (ON, CA): University of Toronto Press.