Matabeleland Mole-rat

Cryptomys nimrodi

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Rodentia · Bathyergidae

About

The common mole-rat, African mole-rat, or Hottentot mole-rat, is a burrowing rodent found in Southern Africa, in particular in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It also occurs in Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. It is a species in the subfamily Bathyerginae.

Fun Fact

Common mole-rats form colonies, essentially family groups with the largest female and male being the only reproductive pair.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Live in a wide range of substrates.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

30 years

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

More Mammals Species

Abbott's Duiker EN Abbott's Gibbon EN Addax CR African Elephant EN African Forest Elephant CR African Wild Ass CR

Browse all Mammals →