Fynbos Golden Mole vs Netted Fieldcap

Amblysomus corriae compared with Bolbitius reticulatus

Key Differences

• Fynbos Golden Mole is Near Threatened while Netted Fieldcap is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fynbos Golden Mole	Netted Fieldcap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Afrosoricida (Afrosoricida)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Chrysochloridae	Bolbitiaceae
Genus	Amblysomus	Bolbitius
Species	Amblysomus corriae	Bolbitius reticulatus

Conservation Status

Fynbos Golden Mole

NT — Near Threatened

Netted Fieldcap

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fynbos Golden Mole	Netted Fieldcap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fynbos Golden Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Netted Fieldcap

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.