LC Insectivore Wetlands, Forests
Up to 60 g
Weight
Up to 4 yrs
Lifespan
1.2 km/h
Top Speed
North America
Found In
Endemic to North America, the Star-Nosed Mole is an insectivore species inhabiting wetlands, forests habitats. Weighing Up to 60 g, it is classified as Least Concern.
Documented in 4 U.S. National Parks
The Star-Nosed Mole has 4 field records across 4 parks in the National Park Service biodiversity database, listed as native in 4 records.
| Park | Nativeness | Abundance | T&E Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia National Park | Native | Common | — |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | Native | Uncommon | — |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | Native | Rare | — |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | Native | Unknown | — |
Abundance Distribution
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| Metric | Star-Nosed Mole | Insectivore Species Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.1 g | 375 g | ↓ 84% |
| Height | 16 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 1.2 km/h | 26.5 km/h | ↓ 95% |
| Avg Speed | 1.2 km/h | — | — |
| Lifespan | 4 yrs | 12.5 yrs | ↓ 68% |
Endemic to North America
Habitat: Wetlands, Forests
Found In: North America
Coloration: Black, Pink
Behavior
Social Structure
Recorded as Solitary.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 16–22 days
Offspring per Birth: 2-10
Lifespan: Up to 4 years
Population & Outlook
LC Listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List — one of 66 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Least Concern Species
Ranked #62 of 66 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | Red-Eyed Tree Frog | Up to 0.1 g | LC |
| 61 | Squirrel Monkey | 0.5–1 kg | LC |
| 62 | Star-Nosed Mole | Up to 60 g | LC |
| 63 | Thorny Devil | Up to 85 g | LC |
| 64 | Toco Toucan | 540–700 g | LC |
| 65 | Tufted Puffin | 0.4–1 kg | LC |