Kingdom Animalia Order Afrosoricida Genus Chrysochloris Higher classification Chrysochloris | Phylum Chordata Family Chrysochloridae Scientific name Chrysochloris asiatica Rank Species | |
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Similar Chrysochloris, Amblysomus, Hottentot golden mole, Chrysospalax, Giant golden mole | ||
The Cape golden mole (Chrysochloris asiatica) is a small, insectivorous mammal of the family Chrysochloridae, the golden moles. It is native to certain south western regions of South Africa.
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