Fynbos Golden Mole vs Hottentot Golden Mole

Amblysomus corriae compared with Amblysomus hottentotus

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fynbos Golden Mole	Hottentot 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 hottentotus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Fynbos Golden Mole

NT — Near Threatened

Hottentot Golden Mole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fynbos Golden Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Hottentot Golden Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.