About Parascalops breweri (Bachman, 1842)
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
Parascalops breweri, commonly called the hairy-tailed mole or Brewer's mole, is a medium-sized mole species native to North America. It is the only species classified in the genus Parascalops. Its species epithet breweri honors Thomas Mayo Brewer, an American naturalist.
Geographic Range
This mole can be found in eastern Canada and the northeastern United States, where it occupies forested and open areas with dry, loose soils.
Soil Requirements
As a fossorial (burrowing) mammal, it requires moist but well-drained soil to dig easily.
Habitat Preferences
It favors habitats including deciduous and coniferous woods, oldfields, and roadsides.
