Hottentot Golden Mole
Amblysomus hottentotus
Silhouette: T. Michael Keesey · PhyloPic
- 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 iSimangaliso Wetland 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 |