Scalopus aquaticus (eastern mole or common mole)
Specimen Images | FW7778 |
| Class | Mammalia |
| Order | Eulipotyphla |
| Family | Talpidae |
| Genus | Scalopus |
| Species | Scalopus aquaticus |
| Common | eastern mole or common mole |
| Diet | Carnivorous |
| Habitat | fields, meadows, and woodland |
| Description | Fur color varies from silver to copper; no external eyes or ears |
| Skull Characteristics | |
| Notes | Link to more species information.
Smithsonian Animal Diversity Web |