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SPECIES PROFILE
Roman Mole (Talpa romana)
Talpa
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Mammalia
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Italian Peninsula
DIET
Insectivorous
HABITAT
Woodland, grassland
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Mammalia
ORDER
Eulipotyphla
FAMILY
Talpidae
GENUS
Talpa
📋 Description
SIZE
12-16 cm body, 80-140 g
COLORATION
Dark velvety fur
ADAPTATIONS
Strong digging claws
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Woodland, grassland
DIET
Insectivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Italian Peninsula
REPRODUCTION
3-5 young
DIET DETAILS
Earthworms, insects
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Habitat loss
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The Roman mole is endemic to Italy and is slightly larger than the common mole. It creates very prominent molehills in woodlands and grasslands.
2
It is often found in olive groves and is a true Italian speciality.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Abruzzo National Park Italy
Pollino National Park Italy
Gran Sasso Italy
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Look for molehills in Italian woodlands.
