Silvery Mole-rat
Heliophobius argenteocinereus
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Rodentia · Bathyergidae
About
The silvery mole-rat, silvery blesmol, or silky mole-rat is a species of mole-rat of East Africa which occurs in southern Kenya, Tanzania, southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Mozambique and Malawi. Solitary and aggressive, little is known about its ecology or behavior. It is monotypic in the genus Heliophobius. A common species, the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated it as being of "least concern".
Fun Fact
Silvery mole-rats have extremely low metabolic rates and near-zero oxygen needs — they were found alive with no detectable signs of life and were thought dead until they revived in warming conditions.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Native to Kenya, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mozambique and Malawi in East Africa.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance