Beira vs Robust Golden Mole

Dorcatragus megalotis compared with Amblysomus robustus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Beira Robust Golden Mole
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Mammalia (Mammals) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates) Afrosoricida (Afrosoricida)
Family Bovidae (Bovids) Chrysochloridae
Genus Dorcatragus Amblysomus
Species Dorcatragus megalotis Amblysomus robustus

Evolutionary Relationship

Beira and Robust Golden Mole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Beira

VU — Vulnerable

Robust Golden Mole

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Beira Robust Golden Mole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Beira

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Robust Golden Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Beira

The Beira (Dorcatragus megalotis) is a species in the genus Dorcatragus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The species is documented in scientific literature under the name Dorcatragus megalotis.

Robust Golden Mole

No description available.

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