Fynbos Golden Mole vs Highveld Golden Mole

Amblysomus corriae compared with Amblysomus septentrionalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fynbos Golden Mole	Highveld Golden Mole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Afrosoricida (Afrosoricida)	Afrosoricida (Afrosoricida)
Family same	Chrysochloridae	Chrysochloridae
Genus same	Amblysomus	Amblysomus
Species	Amblysomus corriae	Amblysomus septentrionalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Fynbos Golden Mole and Highveld Golden Mole share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Amblysomus.

Conservation Status

Fynbos Golden Mole

NT — Near Threatened

Highveld Golden Mole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fynbos Golden Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Highveld Golden Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.