Cryptochloris

	Cryptochloris ''Cryptochloris'' is a genus of golden mole Golden moles are small insectivorous burrowing mammals endemic to Sub-Saharan Africa. They comprise the family Chrysochloridae and as such they are taxonomically distinct from the true moles, family Talpidae, and other mole-like families, all ...s, containing the two species De Winton's golden mole (''Cryptochloris wintoni'') and Van Zyl's golden mole (''Cryptochloris zyli''). References Afrosoricida Mammal genera Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{afrosoricida-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Golden Mole Golden moles are small insectivorous burrowing mammals endemic to Sub-Saharan Africa. They comprise the family Chrysochloridae and as such they are taxonomically distinct from the true moles, family Talpidae, and other mole-like families, all of which, to various degrees, they resemble as a result of evolutionary convergence. There are 21 species. Some (e.g., ''Chrysochloris asiatica'', ''Amblysomus hottentotus'') are relatively common, whereas others (e.g., species of ''Chrysospalax'', ''Cryptochloris'', ''Neamblysomus'') are rare and endangered. Characteristics and affinities Like most burrowing mammals with similar habits, the Chrysochloridae have short legs with powerful digging claws, very dense fur that repels dirt and moisture, and toughened skin, particularly on the head. Their eyes are non-functional and covered with furred skin. The external ears are just tiny openings. In particular, golden moles bear a remarkable resemblance to the marsupial moles of Australia, famil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Afrosoricida The order Afrosoricida (a Latin-Greek compound name which means "looking like African shrews") contains the golden moles of Southern Africa, the otter shrews of equatorial Africa and the tenrecs of Madagascar. These three families of small mammals have traditionally been considered to be a part of the order Insectivora, and were later included in Lipotyphla after Insectivora was abandoned as a wastebasket taxon, before Lipotyphla was also found to be polyphyletic. Naming Some biologists use Tenrecomorpha as the name for the tenrec-golden mole clade, but Gary Bronner and Paulina Jenkins argue that Afrosoricida is more appropriate, despite their misgivings about the similarity between the name "Afrosoricida" and the unrelated shrew subgenus ''Afrosorex''. However, ''Afrosorex'' Hutterer, 1986 is a synonym of ''Crocidura'' Wagler, 1832, eliminating any confusion. Hedges discussed at length the problems with using Tenrecomorpha and other proposed names for this clade of mammals other ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	De Winton's Golden Mole De Winton's golden mole (''Cryptochloris wintoni'') is a species of mammal in the family Chrysochloridae. It is endemic to South Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical dry shrubland, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, and sandy shores. It is threatened by habitat destruction. It is " critically endangered" and may be extinct. Searches for evidence of the mole continued existence are still ongoing as of 2021, and the species is considered a "top 25 most wanted" missing species by conservation group Re:Wild. Description De Winton's golden mole resembles Grant's golden mole (''Eremitalpa granti'') in appearance. The upper parts have short dense fur that is slate-grey with a yellowish tinge. Individual hairs have grey bases, whitish shafts and fawn tips. The face, cheeks and lips have a more intense yellowish tinge. The underparts are rather paler than the upper parts, individual hairs having white tips. The claw on the third digit on the forefoot is about long and wide at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Cryptochloris Zyli Van Zyl's golden mole (''Cryptochloris zyli'') is a golden mole endemic to the Western Cape Province, South Africa. It is listed as an endangered species due to habitat loss. Golden moles are an ancient group of mammals who live mostly below ground. They have shiny coats of dense fur and a streamlined, formless appearance. They have no visible eyes or ears; in fact, they are blind – the small eyes are covered with hairy skin. The ears are small and are hidden in the animal's fur. Description Van Zyl's golden mole is about long and weighs about . The face has white markings.The dorsal fur is short and dense and is a dark lead-grey colour, the under-layer of fur being pale grey. The underparts are a uniform drab colour. The claw on the third digit on the forefoot is about long and wide at the base. Claws one and two are slightly shorter making a pointed digging tool. Ecology It lives in the coastal dune belt and adjacent sandy areas. Usually two young are born, sometimes one. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Van Zyl's Golden Mole Van Zyl's golden mole (''Cryptochloris zyli'') is a golden mole endemic to the Western Cape Province, South Africa. It is listed as an endangered species due to habitat loss. Golden moles are an ancient group of mammals who live mostly below ground. They have shiny coats of dense fur and a streamlined, formless appearance. They have no visible eyes or ears; in fact, they are blind – the small eyes are covered with hairy skin. The ears are small and are hidden in the animal's fur. Description Van Zyl's golden mole is about long and weighs about . The face has white markings.The dorsal fur is short and dense and is a dark lead-grey colour, the under-layer of fur being pale grey. The underparts are a uniform drab colour. The claw on the third digit on the forefoot is about long and wide at the base. Claws one and two are slightly shorter making a pointed digging tool. Ecology It lives in the coastal dune belt and adjacent sandy areas. Usually two young are born, sometimes one. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Mammal Genera There are currently 1,258 genera, 156 families, 27 orders, and around 5,937 recognized living species of mammal. Mammalian taxonomy is in constant flux as many new species are described and recategorized within their respective genera and families. The taxonomy represented here is a compilation of the most logical and up-to-date information on mammalian taxonomy from many sources, the main ones being ''Handbook of the Mammals of the World'' series and ''Mammal Species of the World''. Afrosoricida Suborder Tenrecomorpha Family Tenrecidae – tenrecs and otter shrews Subfamily Geogalinae Genus ''Geogale'' – long-eared tenrec Subfamily Oryzorictinae *Genus ''Microgale'' – shrew tenrecs Genus '' Nesogale'' – shrew tenrecs Genus '' Oryzorictes'' – rice tenrecs Subfamily Tenrecinae *Genus ''Echinops'' – lesser hedgehog tenrec Genus '' Hemicentetes'' – streaked tenrec Genus ''Setifer'' – greater hedgehog tenrec Genus ''Tenrec'' – common tenre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
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