Coast Mole

Scapanus orarius

The coast mole or Pacific mole is a medium-sized North American mole found in forested and open areas with moist soils along the Pacific coast from southwestern British Columbia to northwestern California.

Baby Season
Spring (March-April)
Coast mole. Photo shared on iNaturalist (c) Terry Carr.
Coast mole. Photo shared on iNaturalist (c) Terry Carr.
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Community Sightings

Recent observations from the iNaturalist community

Coast Mole observed by kamrinbaker
Apr 14, 2026
Vancouver, BC V6G 3H5, Canada
bykamrin baker
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Coast Mole observed by matthewes
Apr 14, 2026
Central Vancouver, Vancouver, BC, Canada
byMatthew Syvenky
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Coast Mole observed by malleable_rock
Apr 14, 2026
Central Vancouver, Vancouver, BC, Canada
bymalleable_rock
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Coast Mole observed by anniekoshea
Mar 28, 2026
Seventh St, Arcata, CA, US
byAnnie O'Shea
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
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