Fynbos golden mole
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Amblysomus corriae

The fynbos golden mole (Amblysomus corriae ) is a species of mammal in the golden mole family, Chrysochloridae. It is endemic to South Africa.

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Its natural habitats are fynbos Mediterranean shrubland vegetation, temperate forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, moist savanna, temperate shrubland, temperate grassland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, sandy shores, arable land, pastureland, plantations, rural gardens, urban areas, and introduced vegetation.

It is threatened by habitat loss.

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References

1. Fynbos golden mole Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fynbos_golden_mole
2. Fynbos golden mole on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/62006/21284863

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