Genus
Chrysospalax
2 species
The list of species of Chrysospalax genus
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The list of species of Chrysospalax genus
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The giant golden mole (Chrysospalax trevelyani) is a small mammal found in Africa. At 23 centimetres (9.1 in) in length, it is the largest of the golden mole species. The mole has dark, glossy brown fur; the name golden comes from the Greek word for...
The rough-haired golden mole (Chrysospalax villosus ) is a species of mammal that live mostly below ground. They have shiny coats of dense fur and a streamlined, formless appearance. They have no visible eyes or ears; in fact, they are blind - the...