Fynbos Golden Mole vs Orange Polypore

Amblysomus corriae compared with Hapalopilus croceus

Key Differences

• Fynbos Golden Mole is Near Threatened while Orange Polypore is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fynbos Golden Mole	Orange Polypore
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Afrosoricida (Afrosoricida)	Polyporales (Polyporales)
Family	Chrysochloridae	Phanerochaetaceae
Genus	Amblysomus	Hapalopilus
Species	Amblysomus corriae	Hapalopilus croceus

Conservation Status

Fynbos Golden Mole

NT — Near Threatened

Orange Polypore

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fynbos Golden Mole	Orange Polypore
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fynbos Golden Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Orange Polypore

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.