Gunning's Golden Mole (Neamblysomus gunningi) — Endangered Mammalia

Gunning's Golden Mole

Neamblysomus gunningi

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Afrosoricida · Chrysochloridae

About

Gunning's golden mole is a small mammal endemic to South Africa. It was listed in 2006 as an endangered species. Its decreasing numbers are due to habitat clearance or destruction and predation from domesticated cats and dogs. It is a burrowing animal and spends the majority of its time underground.

Fun Fact

It was listed in 2006 as an endangered species.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Loss
  • Poaching and Hunting
  • Human-Wildlife Conflict
  • Disease

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 →