Kingdom Animalia Order Rodentia Genus Fukomys Higher classification Cryptomys | Phylum Chordata Family Bathyergidae Scientific name Fukomys anselli Rank Species | |
Similar Cryptomys, Fukomys, Blesmol, Zambian mole‑rat, Rodent | ||
Ansell's mole-rat (Fukomys anselli) is a species of rodent in the family Bathyergidae. It is endemic to Zambia. Its natural habitats are moist savanna and miombo forests. It is noted for its very long tunnels, up to 2.8 km (1.7 mi) for a single colony of only ten individuals.
References
Ansell's mole-rat Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA