Fynbos Golden Mole vs Marley’s Golden Mole

Amblysomus corriae compared with Amblysomus marleyi

Key Differences

• Fynbos Golden Mole is Near Threatened while Marley’s Golden Mole is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fynbos Golden Mole	Marley’s Golden Mole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Afrosoricida (Afrosoricida)	Afrosoricida (Afrosoricida)
Family same	Chrysochloridae	Chrysochloridae
Genus same	Amblysomus	Amblysomus
Species	Amblysomus corriae	Amblysomus marleyi

Evolutionary Relationship

Fynbos Golden Mole and Marley’s Golden Mole share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Amblysomus.

Conservation Status

Fynbos Golden Mole

NT — Near Threatened

Marley’s Golden Mole

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fynbos Golden Mole	Marley’s Golden Mole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fynbos Golden Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Marley’s Golden Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.