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Chrysospalax

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Afrosoricida

Scientific name
  
Chrysospalax

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Chrysochloridae

Rank
  
Genus

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Lower classifications
  
Giant golden mole, Rough‑haired golden mole

Chrysospalax is a small genus of mammal in the family Chrysochloridae. The two members are endemic to South Africa. It contains the following species:

  • Rough-haired golden mole (Chrysospalax villosus)
  • Giant golden mole (Chrysospalax trevelyani)
  • References

    Chrysospalax Wikipedia