Mammals > Chrysochloridae & Golden Moles
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Marley’s Golden MoleScientific Name: Amblysomus marleyiCategory: MammalsSubcategory: Chrysochloridae & Golden MolesSize: Head-and-body length: 3.5–4.7 in (9.0–12.0 cm); tail absentWeight: 1.1–1.8 oz (30–50 g)Lifespan: Estimated 4–8...
Mammals > Chrysochloridae & Golden Moles
AT A GLANCECommon Name: De Winton’s Golden MoleScientific Name: Cryptochloris wintoniCategory: MammalsSubcategory: Chrysochloridae & Golden MolesSize: Body length: 3.1–3.5 in (8–9 cm)Weight: 0.7–1.2 oz (20–35 g)Lifespan: Estimated 3–5 years in the wildDiet:...
Mammals > Chrysochloridae & Golden Moles
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Grant’s Golden MoleScientific Name: Eremitalpa grantiCategory: MammalsSubcategory: Chrysochloridae & Golden MolesSize: Head-and-body length: 3.0–3.5 in (7.5–9.0 cm); the smallest golden mole speciesWeight: 0.5–1.1 oz (15–30 g);...
Mammals > Chrysochloridae & Golden Moles
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Hottentot Golden MoleScientific Name: Amblysomus hottentottusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: Chrysochloridae & Golden MolesSize: Head-and-body length: 4.1–5.5 in (10.5–14.0 cm); Tail vestigial/absentWeight: 1.3–3.5 oz (37–100 g); sexually...
Mammals > Chrysochloridae & Golden Moles
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Juliana’s Golden MoleScientific Name: Neamblysomus julianaeCategory: MammalsSubcategory: Chrysochloridae & Golden MolesSize: Head-body length: 3.5–4.3 in (9–11 cm); Tail: Absent externallyWeight: 0.7–1.3 oz (21–38 g)Lifespan:...
