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Coast Mole

Scapanus orarius

Classification

Family
Talpidae

The coast mole or Pacific mole (Scapanus orarius) is a medium-sized North American mole found in forested and open areas with moist soils along the Pacific coast from southwestern British Columbia to northwestern California. Taxonomy Two subspecies are recognized: the nominate, S. o.

Distribution

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