Star-nosed Mole

Condylura cristata

The star-nosed mole is a small semiaquatic mole found in moist, low elevation areas in the northeastern parts of North America. It is the only extant member of the tribe Condylurini and genus Condylura.

Baby Season
Spring (April-June)
Star-nosed Mole from US NPS. Photo shared on Wikipedia by US National Parks Service.
Star-nosed Mole from US NPS. Photo shared on Wikipedia by US National Parks Service.
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Community Sightings

Recent observations from the iNaturalist community

Star-nosed Mole observed by ameliapuchala
Aug 8, 2026
Nagagamisis Provincial Park, Algoma, Unorganized, North Part, ON, CA
byameliapuchala
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Star-nosed Mole observed by gracew_
Aug 8, 2026
Nagagamisis Provincial Park, Algoma, Unorganized, North Part, ON, CA
bygracew_
Research Grade
· 1 ID
condylure à nez étoilé observed by tiarelle
Aug 7, 2026
Terrebonne, QC, Canada
byTiarelle
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Star-nosed Mole observed by larry522
Aug 5, 2026
South Burlington, VT 05403, USA
byLarry Clarfeld
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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