Fynbos Golden Mole vs Leightons linsang

Amblysomus corriae compared with Poiana leightoni

Key Differences

• Fynbos Golden Mole is Near Threatened while Leightons linsang is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fynbos Golden Mole	Leightons linsang
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	Viverridae
Genus	Amblysomus	Poiana
Species	Amblysomus corriae	Poiana leightoni

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Fynbos Golden Mole

NT — Near Threatened

Leightons linsang

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fynbos Golden Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Leightons linsang

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.