Fynbos-Goldmull vs Robuster Goldmull

Amblysomus corriae compared with Amblysomus robustus

Key Differences

• Fynbos-Goldmull is Near Threatened while Robuster Goldmull is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fynbos-Goldmull	Robuster Goldmull
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order same	Afrosoricida (Tenrekartige)	Afrosoricida (Tenrekartige)
Family same	Chrysochloridae	Chrysochloridae
Genus same	Amblysomus	Amblysomus
Species	Amblysomus corriae	Amblysomus robustus

Evolutionary Relationship

Fynbos-Goldmull and Robuster Goldmull share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Amblysomus.

Conservation Status

Fynbos-Goldmull

NT — Near Threatened

Robuster Goldmull

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fynbos-Goldmull	Robuster Goldmull
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fynbos-Goldmull

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Robuster Goldmull

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.