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Coast Mole

Scapanus orarius

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Illustration of Coast Mole (Scapanus orarius)

The Coast Mole is a medium-sized mole of the Pacific Coast from southern British Columbia through Oregon and northern California, found in forests and grasslands with moist, deep soils. Its range overlaps with Townsend's mole in some areas, but the coast mole is typically found in more montane or forested habitats. It creates prominent surface mounds when constructing deep tunnels.

Habitat
Moist forest soils and grasslands of the Pacific Coast
Diet
Earthworms, grubs, and insect larvae
How common
Common

Best time to see a Coast Mole

The best time to see a Coast Mole is March–July, when about 63% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 219 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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