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.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| 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 | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Star-Nosed Mole inhabits wetlands, forests habitats. It can be found in North America.
Typical coloring: Black, Pink.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Star-Nosed Mole is a solitary species belonging to the Talpidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
LC The Star-Nosed Mole is classified as Least Concern. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 24 insectivore species, the Star-Nosed Mole’s weight of Up to 60 g is significantly lower than the group median of 375 g.
Weight rank: #62 of 66 Least Concern species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Humpback Whale | Up to 30000 kg | LC |
| 2 | Walrus | Up to 1200 kg | LC |
| 3 | Yak | 500–1200 kg | LC |
| 4 | Water Buffalo | 300–1200 kg | LC |
| 5 | Zebra | 400–900 kg | LC |
Related Species
How much does a Star-Nosed Mole weigh?
A Star-Nosed Mole typically weighs Up to 60 g, which is exceptionally low compared to the median of 375 g among insectivore species.
What is the conservation status of the Star-Nosed Mole?
The Star-Nosed Mole is classified as “Least Concern”. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Star-Nosed Mole live?
The Star-Nosed Mole is found in North America, in wetlands, forests habitats.
How does the Star-Nosed Mole reproduce?
The Star-Nosed Mole has a gestation period of 16–22 days and typically produces 2-10 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026