Family
Spalacidae
12 species in this taxon
Spalacidae (Spalacidae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 4 genuss with 12 known species. This includes the genus groups Cannomys, Myospalax, Rhizomys, and Spalax. Among its members, 3 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Rodents (Rodentia).