A High Elevation Record of the Star-nosed Mole (Condylura cristata) in Northeastern Vermont

Authors

  • Ryan W. Norris Department of Biology, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont 05405
  • C. William Kilpatrick Department of Biology, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont 05405

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22621/cfn.v121i2.447

Keywords:

Star-nosed Mole, Condylura cristata, elevation, talus, Vermont

Abstract

A single male Star-nosed Mole, Condylura cristata, was captured in a rock pile at the top of East Mountain (elevation 1042 m; 3240 ft) in northeastern Vermont. Although known from high elevations (up to 1676 m; 5500 ft) in southern U.S. states, this species was not known to occur above 573 m (1880 ft) in the northern part of its range. This record is also important in confirming that C. cristata has some climbing ability when travelling above ground.

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Vol. 121 No. 2 (2007)

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