Fynbos Golden Mole vs Springtail

Amblysomus corriae compared with Entomobrya marginata

Key Differences

• Fynbos Golden Mole is Near Threatened while Springtail is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fynbos Golden Mole	Springtail
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Collembola (springtail)
Order	Afrosoricida (Afrosoricida)	Entomobryomorpha (Entomobryomorpha)
Family	Chrysochloridae	Entomobryidae
Genus	Amblysomus	Entomobrya
Species	Amblysomus corriae	Entomobrya marginata

Evolutionary Relationship

Fynbos Golden Mole and Springtail share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Fynbos Golden Mole

NT — Near Threatened

Springtail

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fynbos Golden Mole	Springtail
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fynbos Golden Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Springtail

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).