Fynbos Golden Mole vs

Amblysomus corriae compared with Trichia contorta

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fynbos Golden Mole
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Protozoa (protozoa)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Mycetozoa
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Myxomycetes (Myxomycetes)
Order	Afrosoricida (Afrosoricida)	Trichiales (Trichiales)
Family	Chrysochloridae	Trichiaceae
Genus	Amblysomus	Trichia
Species	Amblysomus corriae	Trichia contorta

Conservation Status

Fynbos Golden Mole

NT — Near Threatened

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fynbos Golden Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

Trichia contorta is a myxomycete producing clusters of small, cylindrical to pear-shaped sporangia on decaying wood, often in early succession on freshly fallen logs. It is distinguished by its twisted elaters, which are hygroscopic coiled threads within the sporangium that assist in spore dispersal. This species is found across temperate and boreal forests of the Northern Hemisphere.