Species Calcochloris obtusirostris (Peters, 1851) (Yellow golden mole)

Biological classification:
  • kingdom: Animalia
  • - phylum: Chordata
  • -- class: Mammalia
  • --- order: Afrosoricida
  • ---- family: Chrysochloridae
  • ----- species: Calcochloris obtusirostris
Characteristics:omnivore; body-length: 10cm; yellowish-brown shiny fur; no visible tail or ears; the eyes are covered with fur
Countries:
MZ
Mozambique
ZA
South Africa
Ecoregions:
AT0719
Southern Miombo woodlands
AT0725
Zambezian and Mopane woodlands
Links:
References:Stuart and Stuart 2007: 30
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