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 sparkes25
May 11, 2026
Woodbine - Lumsden, East York, ON M4C, Canada
bysparkes25
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Star-nosed Mole observed by hdcooper
May 10, 2026
TJ Dolan Natural Area, Stratford, ON, Canada
byhdcooper
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Star-nosed Mole observed by ravengrace
May 3, 2026
Worcester Hwy, Snow Hill, MD, US
byravengrace
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Star-nosed Mole observed by eumonessoter
May 2, 2026
Powder Mills Park, Perinton, NY 14534, USA
byPeter Valenti
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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