Somali Golden Mole

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iSomali Golden Mole
Conservation status
Data deficient (DD)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Afrosoricida
Family: Chrysochloridae
Genus: Calcochloris
Species: C. tytonis
Binomial name
Calcochloris tytonis
(Simonetta, 1968)

The Somali Golden Mole (Calcochloris tytonis) is a golden mole endemic to Somalia. It is listed as a critically endangered species due to a restricted range.

[edit] References

  • Bronner (2006). Calcochloris tytonis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 05 May 2006. Database entry includes justification for why this species is listed as data deficient
  • Bronner, Gary N., Jenkins, Paulina D. (November 16, 2005). Wilson, D. E., and Reeder, D. M. (eds): Mammal Species of the World, 3rd edition, Johns Hopkins University Press, 81. ISBN 0-801-88221-4.