Dusky wireworm vs Fynbos-Goldmull

Agriotes obscurus compared with Amblysomus corriae

Key Differences

• Dusky wireworm is Least Concern while Fynbos-Goldmull is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky wireworm	Fynbos-Goldmull
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Insecta (Insekten)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Coleoptera (Käfer)	Afrosoricida (Tenrekartige)
Family	Elateridae	Chrysochloridae
Genus	Agriotes	Amblysomus
Species	Agriotes obscurus	Amblysomus corriae

Evolutionary Relationship

Dusky wireworm and Fynbos-Goldmull share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Tier)

Conservation Status

Dusky wireworm

LC — Least Concern

Fynbos-Goldmull

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky wireworm	Fynbos-Goldmull
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky wireworm

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

Fynbos-Goldmull

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.