Points

20

per confirmed sighting

MammalProtected — exact location hiddenConservation status: EndangeredUncommon to spot
mammals • Chrysochloridae

Gunning's Golden Mole.

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Neamblysomus gunningi

Category

mammals

Family

Chrysochloridae

Size

Body mass: approximately 35.8 g (EltonTraits).

Points

20 pts

Location sensitive. Exact coordinates for this species are never shown publicly. Sightings are masked to a wide region to protect it from poaching.

A closer look

Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding gunning's golden mole in its natural range.

Overview

How to identify it

Habitat

EltonTraits foraging-stratum classification: ground-dwelling/terrestrial (including aquatic ground-associated coding).

Diet

EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 100%.

Behaviour

When to look

EltonTraits activity classification: diurnal.

Where to see it

South Africa flagSouth Africa

Safety and etiquette

Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.

Verification and sources

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