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 brilynnicholson
Jan 7, 2026
Faunce Butterfield Rd, Williams, MN, US
byBrilyn Brecka
Research Grade
· 1 ID
condylure à nez étoilé observed by simonmdb
Dec 20, 2025
Eastman, QC J0E 1P0, Canada
bySimon Martin
Research Grade
· 5 IDs
condylure à nez étoilé observed by eric_wilmot
Dec 16, 2025
Rte Harvey, Saguenay, QC, CA
byeric_wilmot
Research Grade
· 8 IDs
Star-nosed Mole observed by theamandaleigh
Dec 10, 2025
Norton
byAmanda Arns
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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