Fynbos Golden Mole vs Laxmann's Shrew

Amblysomus corriae compared with Sorex caecutiens

Key Differences

• Fynbos Golden Mole is Near Threatened while Laxmann's Shrew is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fynbos Golden Mole	Laxmann's Shrew
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Afrosoricida (Afrosoricida)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Chrysochloridae	Soricidae
Genus	Amblysomus	Sorex
Species	Amblysomus corriae	Sorex caecutiens

Evolutionary Relationship

Fynbos Golden Mole and Laxmann's Shrew share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Fynbos Golden Mole

NT — Near Threatened

Laxmann's Shrew

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fynbos Golden Mole	Laxmann's Shrew
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fynbos Golden Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Laxmann's Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Russia, and Sweden.