Fynbos Golden Mole vs small-spotted genet

Amblysomus corriae compared with Genetta genetta

Key Differences

• Fynbos Golden Mole is Near Threatened while small-spotted genet is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fynbos Golden Mole	small-spotted genet
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Afrosoricida (Afrosoricida)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Chrysochloridae	Viverridae
Genus	Amblysomus	Genetta
Species	Amblysomus corriae	Genetta genetta

Evolutionary Relationship

Fynbos Golden Mole and small-spotted genet share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Fynbos Golden Mole

NT — Near Threatened

small-spotted genet

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fynbos Golden Mole	small-spotted genet
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fynbos Golden Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

small-spotted genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (10 countries).