''Cryptochloris''
is a genus of
golden moles, containing the two species
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. I ...
(''Cryptochloris wintoni'') and
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 grou ...
(''Cryptochloris zyli'').
References
Afrosoricida
Mammal genera
Taxonomy articles created by Polbot
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