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

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Star-nosed Mole observed by j_lawrence9567
Aug 28, 2026
Headlands International Dark Sky Park, MI, US
byj_lawrence9567
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Star-nosed Mole observed by bdunning
Aug 27, 2026
Algoma, Unorganized, North Part, ON, CA
bybdunning
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Star-nosed Mole observed by jason_mccullough
Aug 24, 2026
Verona, WI, USA
byJason McCullough
Research Grade
· 1 ID
condylure à nez étoilé observed by charbonx
Aug 23, 2026
Grands-Jardins, des, CA-QC-CV, CA-QC, CA
bycharbonx
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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