Fynbos Golden Mole vs Obscure Domecap

Amblysomus corriae compared with Calocybe obscurissima

Key Differences

• Fynbos Golden Mole is Near Threatened while Obscure Domecap is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fynbos Golden Mole	Obscure Domecap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Afrosoricida (Afrosoricida)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Chrysochloridae	Lyophyllaceae
Genus	Amblysomus	Calocybe
Species	Amblysomus corriae	Calocybe obscurissima

Conservation Status

Fynbos Golden Mole

NT — Near Threatened

Obscure Domecap

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fynbos Golden Mole	Obscure Domecap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fynbos Golden Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Obscure Domecap

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, and Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.