Fynbos Golden Mole
Amblysomus corriae
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderAfrosoricida (Golden Moles and Tenrecs)
- FamilyChrysochloridae (Golden Moles)
- GenusAmblysomus (Southern African Golden Moles)
- SpeciesAmblysomus corriae (Fynbos Golden Mole)
4 Verified sightings at Garden Route National Park From 2019 to 2026
4 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Fynbos Golden Mole
The fynbos golden mole (Amblysomus corriae) is a species of mammal in the golden mole family, Chrysochloridae. It is endemic to South Africa. Its natural habitats are fynbos vegetation, temperate forests, shrubland, and grassland, subtropical or tropical lowland moist forest and dry grassland, moist savanna, sandy shores, arable land, pastureland, plantations, rural gardens, and urban areas.
Biodiversity of Cape Town Index: Fynbos - habitats and species. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Fynbos Golden Mole in Garden Route National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garden Route National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
More parks will be added in future updates.