Kobe mole
The Kobe mole (Mogera kobeae) is a species of mammal in the family Talpidae. It is endemic to a number of islands in central and southern Japan.
| Kobe mole | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Eulipotyphla |
| Family: | Talpidae |
| Genus: | Mogera |
| Species: | M. kobeae |
| Binomial name | |
| Mogera kobeae Thomas, 1905 | |
At least one researcher considers M. kobeae and the large mole (M. robusta) to be the same species. Further research is necessary to determine the correct taxonomic classification.
References
- Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. Mogera kobeae. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 30 July 2007.
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