Wildlifeof China
Long-nosed Mole
Pangolins, Treeshrews, Shrews & Gymnures
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Euroscaptor longirostris
Basic stats
Diet
Earthworms and other soil invertebrates
Habitat
Montane forest and meadow soils
Range
Central and southwestern China
The long-nosed mole is a subterranean mammal with velvety dark fur, reduced eyes and ears, broad digging forefeet and a particularly elongated muzzle. It occurs in central and southwestern China. The species inhabits montane forest and meadow soils, constructing tunnels through which it searches for earthworms and other soil-dwelling invertebrates. (Wikipedia, general species account)
Quick answers
- What does the Long-nosed Mole eat?
- Earthworms and other soil invertebrates
- What habitat does the Long-nosed Mole live in?
- Montane forest and meadow soils
- Where is the Long-nosed Mole found?
- Central and southwestern China