The Zambian Mole-rat occurs in Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Examined specimens lacked the white head spot seen in some related mole-rats.
Some related mole-rats have a white spot on the head, but that marking was absent in the examined F. amatus specimens.
Fukomys mole-rats live underground, and research examines their senses and behavior in tunnels. The review consulted does not give detailed species-specific information on this animal's diet, breeding, or daily activity.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.