Fynbos Golden Mole vs

Amblysomus corriae compared with Hyphoderma obtusum

Key Differences

• Fynbos Golden Mole is Near Threatened while is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fynbos Golden Mole
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Afrosoricida (Afrosoricida)	Polyporales (Polyporales)
Family	Chrysochloridae	Hyphodermataceae
Genus	Amblysomus	Hyphoderma
Species	Amblysomus corriae	Hyphoderma obtusum

Conservation Status

Fynbos Golden Mole

NT — Near Threatened

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fynbos Golden Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.