What Classification is a Star Nose Mole?

The Star-nosed mole (Condylura cristata) belongs to the class Mammalia, order Eulipotyphla, and family Talpidae. This unique mammal is characterized by its distinctive star-shaped nose, which is covered in sensitive tactile organs that help it navigate and hunt for prey in its moist, subterranean habitat. Found primarily in the northeastern United States and Canada, it is well-adapted to a life spent in wetlands and soft, pliable soil.