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It is catalogued under topics including Animal taxa named by Carl Linnaeus, Commons link is on Wikidata and IUCN Red List least concern species.
Its subject is documented across 40 Wikipedia language editions.
Species
Least ConcernMaximum longevity: 2.5 years (captivity) Observations: Considering its small reproductive output, it has been speculated that these animals may live up to 3 to 4 years. Record longevity in captivity, however, is only 2.5 years (Richard Weigl 2005). Further studies may be necessary.
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- taxon rank
- species
- IUCN conservation status
- Least Concern
- taxon name
- Condylura cristata
- Commons category
- Condylura cristata
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- Condylura cristata
- taxon common name
- الطوبين نجمي الأنف
- litter size
- 5
- longest observed lifespan
- 2.5
- short name
- C. cristata
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Encyclopedic overview
A specimen from the collection of the Muséum de Toulouse
The star-nosed mole (Condylura cristata) is a small semiaquatic mole found in moist, low elevation areas in the northeastern parts of North America. It is the only extant member of the tribe Condylurini and genus Condylura. It has more than 25,000 minute sensory receptors in touch organs, known as Eimer's organs, with which this hamster-sized mole feels its way around. With the help of its Eimer's organs, it may be perfectly poised to detect seismic wave vibrations.
Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Star-nosed mole” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.