Insular mole

The insular mole (Mogera insularis) is a species of mammal in the family Talpidae. It is found in China and Taiwan, where it is also known as the Formosan blind mole. The species was first described by Robert Swinhoe in 1863.

Insular mole
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Eulipotyphla
Family: Talpidae
Genus: Mogera
Species:
M. insularis
Binomial name
Mogera insularis
Insular mole range

References

  1. Smith, A.T. & Johnston, C.H. (2016). "Mogera insularis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T41463A22323693. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-2.RLTS.T41463A22323693.en.
  • Insectivore Specialist Group (1996). "Mogera insularis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved 30 July 2007.


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