Fukomys damarensis

(Ogilby, 1838)

Vernacular names
English : Damaraland mole-rat
French : Rat-taupe du Damaraland

Classification
Class : Mammalia
Order : Rodentia
Family : Bathyergidae
Notes : No subspecies known.

Identification
Adults can reach 20 cm in length for a weight of 280 g. Large and prominent incisor teeth, conical head, very small eyes. Fur color ranges from dark brown to black with a white marking on top of head. Very long facial whiskers.

Range and habitat
The species occurs in most of southern Africa, from Namibia and Zimbabwe to South Africa. Lives in semi arid grasslands, savanna and scrubland with sandy soil.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Not listed
Status : The species occurs in large numbers in its range.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

Observation

 

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