Sandy Blind Molerat (Spalax arenarius) — Endangered Mammalia

Sandy Blind Molerat

Spalax arenarius

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Rodentia · Spalacidae

About

The sandy blind mole-rat is an endangered species of rodent in the family Spalacidae. It is endemic to Ukraine.

Fun Fact

The range, which is about 3,000 square kilometres (1,200 mi2), is the smallest known of all Ukrainian mammals and may be the smallest of all European mammals.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Restricted to a very small region of southern Ukraine, on sandy habitats along the lower Dnieper River on the Black Sea coastal plain.

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

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