greater mole rat

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)

Order

Rodentia (อันดับสัตว์ฟันแทะ)

Family

Spalacidae

Genus

Spalax

Species

Spalax microphthalmus (greater mole rat)

Names in Other Languages

German Ostblindmaus

Similar Species in Spalax

Balkan Blind Mole Rat

Spalax graecus

Vulnerable

Podolsk Blind Mole Rat

Spalax zemni

Vulnerable

Kazakhstan Blind Mole Rat

Spalax uralensis

Near Threatened

Giant Blind Mole Rat

Spalax giganteus

Least Concern

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Sandy Blind Mole Rat

Spalax arenarius

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of greater mole rat?

The scientific name of greater mole rat is Spalax microphthalmus. It belongs to the genus Spalax.

What is the conservation status of greater mole rat?

greater mole rat (Spalax microphthalmus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

What family does greater mole rat belong to?

greater mole rat (Spalax microphthalmus) belongs to the genus Spalax, which is part of the taxonomic family Spalacidae.

Is greater mole rat endangered?

No, greater mole rat (Spalax microphthalmus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does greater mole rat belong to?

greater mole rat (Spalax microphthalmus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of greater mole rat?

The closest relatives of greater mole rat in the genus Spalax include Balkan Blind Mole Rat, Podolsk Blind Mole Rat, Kazakhstan Blind Mole Rat, Giant Blind Mole Rat, Sandy Blind Mole Rat.