Fynbos Golden Mole vs Root rot

Amblysomus corriae compared with Phytophthora lateralis

Key Differences

• Fynbos Golden Mole is Near Threatened while Root rot is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fynbos Golden Mole	Root rot
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Oomycota (Oomycetes)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Peronosporea (Peronosporea)
Order	Afrosoricida (Afrosoricida)	Peronosporales (Peronosporales)
Family	Chrysochloridae	Peronosporaceae
Genus	Amblysomus	Phytophthora
Species	Amblysomus corriae	Phytophthora lateralis

Conservation Status

Fynbos Golden Mole

NT — Near Threatened

Root rot

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fynbos Golden Mole	Root rot
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fynbos Golden Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Root rot

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and North America (United States).