Fynbos Golden Mole vs Smith's Thorius

Amblysomus corriae compared with Thorius smithi

Key Differences

• Fynbos Golden Mole is Near Threatened while Smith's Thorius is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fynbos Golden Mole	Smith's Thorius
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Afrosoricida (Afrosoricida)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Chrysochloridae	Plethodontidae
Genus	Amblysomus	Thorius
Species	Amblysomus corriae	Thorius smithi

Evolutionary Relationship

Fynbos Golden Mole and Smith's Thorius share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Fynbos Golden Mole

NT — Near Threatened

Smith's Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fynbos Golden Mole	Smith's Thorius
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fynbos Golden Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Smith's Thorius

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

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