Natal Mole-rat
Cryptomys natalensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilyBathyergidae (African Molerats)
- GenusCryptomys (Common Molerats)
- SpeciesCryptomys natalensis (Natal Mole-rat)
1 Verified sightings at iSimangaliso Wetland Park From 2019 to 2026
3 Verified sightings across all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Natal Mole-rat
Recent sightings of Natal Mole-rat in iSimangaliso Wetland Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | iSimangaliso Wetland Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 2 | Kruger National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |