Giant Blind Molerat

Spalax giganteus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Spalacidae

About

The giant blind mole-rat is a species of rodent in the family Spalacidae endemic to the North Caucasus region of Russia. It feeds on roots and tubers and lives underground in a burrow that it digs with its teeth.

Fun Fact

It feeds on roots and tubers and lives underground in a burrow that it digs with its teeth.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives underground in burrows in damp, sandy soils in semidesert areas, in river valleys, on plains, in shrubby or reedy areas, and in disturbed and cultivated soils.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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