Biological classification: |
- kingdom: Animalia
- - phylum: Chordata
- -- class: Mammalia
- --- order: Afrosoricida
- ---- family: Chrysochloridae
- ----- species: Chlorotalpa sclateri
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Characteristics: | omnivore; body-length: 8-11 cm; glossy reddish-brown fur; no visible tail or ears; the eyes are covered with fur |
Countries: | - ZA
- South Africa
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Ecoregions: |
- AT1004
- Drakensberg montane grasslands, woodlands and forests
- AT1009
- Highveld grasslands
- AT1309
- Kalahari xeric savanna
- AT1314
- Nama Karoo
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References: | Stuart and Stuart 2007: 30 |