About Mogera wogura robusta Nehring, 1891
Common Names
The Japanese mole, scientifically named Mogera wogura (the subspecies covered here is Mogera wogura robusta Nehring, 1891), is also called Temminck's mole. In Japanese it is written as 土竜 or コウベモグラ, which literally translates to "Earth Dragon".
Endemic Range
This mole species is endemic to Japan.
Behavior and Lifespan
It is a solitary, diurnal species, and can live up to 3.5 years in the wild.
Size Variation Drivers
The size of individual Japanese moles varies based on the local temperature and the hardness of the soil where they live.
