Fynbos Golden Mole vs Lofty Pericote

Amblysomus corriae compared with Auliscomys sublimis

Key Differences

• Fynbos Golden Mole is Near Threatened while Lofty Pericote is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fynbos Golden Mole	Lofty Pericote
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Afrosoricida (Afrosoricida)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Chrysochloridae	Cricetidae
Genus	Amblysomus	Auliscomys
Species	Amblysomus corriae	Auliscomys sublimis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Fynbos Golden Mole

NT — Near Threatened

Lofty Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fynbos Golden Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Lofty Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.