vs Fynbos Golden Mole

Dacrymyces capitatus compared with Amblysomus corriae

Key Differences

• is Least Concern while Fynbos Golden Mole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank		Fynbos Golden Mole
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Dacrymycetes (Dacrymycetes)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Dacrymycetales (Dacrymycetales)	Afrosoricida (Afrosoricida)
Family	Dacrymycetaceae	Chrysochloridae
Genus	Dacrymyces	Amblysomus
Species	Dacrymyces capitatus	Amblysomus corriae

Conservation Status

LC — Least Concern

Fynbos Golden Mole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute		Fynbos Golden Mole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

Fynbos Golden Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.