Hottentot Golden Mole
Amblysomus hottentotus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderAfrosoricida (Golden Moles and Tenrecs)
- FamilyChrysochloridae (Golden Moles)
- GenusAmblysomus (Southern African Golden Moles)
- SpeciesAmblysomus hottentotus (Hottentot Golden Mole)
About the Hottentot Golden Mole
The Hottentot golden mole (Amblysomus hottentotus) is a species of mammal in the golden mole family, Chrysochloridae. It is found in South Africa, Eswatini, and possibly Lesotho. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, subtropical or tropical dry and moist lowland forest and dry shrubland and grassland, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, savanna, temperate grassland, sandy shores, arable land, pastureland, plantations, rural gardens, and urban areas.
It has several subspecies, including the Zulu golden mole (Amblysomus hottentotus iris). In 2013 it was discovered that Hottentot golden moles prefer mates with larger penises. Hottentot golden mole at Animal Diversity Web Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Hottentot Golden Mole in Addo Elephant National Park
LIVEiNaturalistGlobal Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Addo Elephant National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 2 | iSimangaliso Wetland Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Hottentot Golden Mole in Addo Elephant National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Hottentot Golden Mole sighting in Addo Elephant National Park, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Hottentot Golden Mole in Addo Elephant National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Hottentot Golden Mole in Addo Elephant National Park in our monthly data.