Kapgoldmull vs Narrow-headed Vole

Chrysochloris asiatica compared with Microtus gregalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Kapgoldmull Narrow-headed Vole
Kingdom same Animalia (Tier) Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordatiere) Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same Mammalia (Säugetiere) Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order Afrosoricida (Tenrekartige) Rodentia (Nagetiere)
Family Chrysochloridae Cricetidae
Genus Chrysochloris Microtus
Species Chrysochloris asiatica Microtus gregalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Kapgoldmull and Narrow-headed Vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Kapgoldmull

LC — Least Concern

Narrow-headed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Kapgoldmull Narrow-headed Vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Kapgoldmull

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Narrow-headed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Kapgoldmull

The Cape golden mole (Chrysochloris asiatica) is a species in the genus Chrysochloris. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Narrow-headed Vole

No description available.

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