Chrysochloridea

• Chrysochloridae
• Zulu Golden Mole Amblysomus hottentotus

  

  Its cylindrical body is covered in shiny fur ranging from reddish brown to dark brown, and its eyes are hidden beneath skin. It digs underground tunnels and eats worms and insects.

• Cape Golden Mole Chrysochloris asiatica

  

  The Cape golden mole lives by digging underground tunnels. It has a pointed head and sturdy forefeet, and inhabits sandy areas of southwestern South Africa.

• De Winton's Golden Mole Cryptochloris wintoni

  

  An underground golden mole from sandy ground on South Africa's west coast. It was confirmed alive in 2023 after decades without a record.

• Grant's Golden Mole Eremitalpa granti

  

  This small golden mole has no visible tail, and its eyes are covered by skin. It moves through dunes and searches for food at night.

• Robust Golden Mole Amblysomus robustus

  

  The robust golden mole digs through soil and eats insects and earthworms. Its eyes and ears are hidden by fur.