Himalayan Marmot vs Robust Golden Mole

Marmota himalayana compared with Amblysomus robustus

Key Differences

• Himalayan Marmot is Least Concern while Robust Golden Mole is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Himalayan Marmot	Robust Golden Mole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Afrosoricida (Afrosoricida)
Family	Sciuridae (Squirrels)	Chrysochloridae
Genus	Marmota	Amblysomus
Species	Marmota himalayana	Amblysomus robustus

Evolutionary Relationship

Himalayan Marmot and Robust Golden Mole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Himalayan Marmot

LC — Least Concern

Robust Golden Mole

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Himalayan Marmot	Robust Golden Mole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Himalayan Marmot

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Robust Golden Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.