European Mink vs Fynbos Golden Mole

Mustela lutreola compared with Amblysomus corriae

Key Differences

• European Mink is Extinct while Fynbos Golden Mole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	European Mink	Fynbos Golden Mole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Afrosoricida (Afrosoricida)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Chrysochloridae
Genus	Mustela	Amblysomus
Species	Mustela lutreola	Amblysomus corriae

Evolutionary Relationship

European Mink and Fynbos Golden Mole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

European Mink

EX — Extinct

Fynbos Golden Mole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

European Mink

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries).

Fynbos Golden Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.