Fynbos Golden Mole vs Veiled Conecap

Amblysomus corriae compared with Conocybe velata

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fynbos Golden Mole	Veiled Conecap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Afrosoricida (Afrosoricida)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Chrysochloridae	Bolbitiaceae
Genus	Amblysomus	Conocybe
Species	Amblysomus corriae	Conocybe velata

Conservation Status

Fynbos Golden Mole

NT — Near Threatened

Veiled Conecap

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fynbos Golden Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Veiled Conecap

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.