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Hottentot Golden Mole

Amblysomus hottentotus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Afrosoricida ›Family: Chrysochloridae ›Genus: Amblysomus

About

The Hottentot golden mole (Amblysomus hottentotus) is a species of mammal in the golden mole family, Chrysochloridae. It is found in South Africa, Swaziland, and possibly Lesotho. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, dry savanna, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, temperate grassland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, sandy shores, arable land, pastureland, plantations, rural...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hottentot Golden Mole?
The scientific name of Hottentot Golden Mole is Amblysomus hottentotus.
What is the conservation status of Hottentot Golden Mole?
The Hottentot Golden Mole has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Hottentot Golden Mole belong to?
Hottentot Golden Mole belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Hottentot Golden Mole belong to?
Hottentot Golden Mole belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Hottentot Golden Mole belong to?
Hottentot Golden Mole belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Hottentot Golden Mole belong to?
Hottentot Golden Mole belongs to the order Afrosoricida.
What family does Hottentot Golden Mole belong to?
Hottentot Golden Mole belongs to the family Chrysochloridae.
What genus does Hottentot Golden Mole belong to?
Hottentot Golden Mole belongs to the genus Amblysomus.