Fynbos Golden Mole vs Star Dapperling

Amblysomus corriae compared with Lepiota brunneolilacea

Key Differences

• Fynbos Golden Mole is Near Threatened while Star Dapperling is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fynbos Golden Mole	Star Dapperling
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Afrosoricida (Afrosoricida)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Chrysochloridae	Agaricaceae (Agarics)
Genus	Amblysomus	Lepiota
Species	Amblysomus corriae	Lepiota brunneolilacea

Conservation Status

Fynbos Golden Mole

NT — Near Threatened

Star Dapperling

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fynbos Golden Mole	Star Dapperling
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fynbos Golden Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Star Dapperling

Habitat

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