Fynbos Golden Mole vs kit fox

Amblysomus corriae compared with Vulpes macrotis

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fynbos Golden Mole	kit fox
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Afrosoricida (Afrosoricida)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Chrysochloridae	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Amblysomus	Vulpes (Foxes)
Species	Amblysomus corriae	Vulpes macrotis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Fynbos Golden Mole

NT — Near Threatened

kit fox

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fynbos Golden Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

kit fox

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.