Leightons linsang vs Robust Golden Mole

Poiana leightoni compared with Amblysomus robustus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Leightons linsang	Robust Golden Mole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Afrosoricida (Afrosoricida)
Family	Viverridae	Chrysochloridae
Genus	Poiana	Amblysomus
Species	Poiana leightoni	Amblysomus robustus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Leightons linsang

VU — Vulnerable

Robust Golden Mole

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Leightons linsang	Robust Golden Mole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Leightons linsang

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Robust Golden Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.