Short-faced mole

The short-faced mole (Scaptochirus moschatus) is a species of mammal in the family Talpidae. It is the only species within the genus Scaptochirus. It is endemic to China.

Short-faced mole
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Eulipotyphla
Family: Talpidae
Genus: Scaptochirus
Milne-Edwards, 1867
Species:
S. moschatus
Binomial name
Scaptochirus moschatus
Short-faced mole range
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