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Duthie's golden mole

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Afrosoricida

Genus
  
Chlorotalpa

Higher classification
  
Chlorotalpa

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Chrysochloridae

Scientific name
  
Chlorotalpa duthieae

Rank
  
Species

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Similar
  
Fynbos golden mole, Highveld golden mole, Visagie's golden mole, Marley's golden mole, Robust golden mole

Duthie's golden mole (Chlorotalpa duthieae) is a species of mammal in the family Chrysochloridae. It is endemic to South Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, moist savanna, temperate grassland, arable land, pastureland, plantations, rural gardens, urban areas, and introduced vegetation. It is threatened by habitat loss.

References

Duthie's golden mole Wikipedia