Cape Dune Mole-rat

Bathyergus suillus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Bathyergidae

About

The Cape dune mole-rat is a species of solitary burrowing rodent in the family Bathyergidae. It is endemic to South Africa and named for the Cape of Good Hope.

Fun Fact

Cape dune mole-rats are the largest of all mole-rat species, weighing up to 750 grams, and they're solitary — unlike their famous naked mole-rat cousins, they live and dig alone.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Sandy coastal soils

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

5-8 years

Threats

Ocean Pollution
Shipping Traffic

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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