Family

Bathyergidae

Posterolateral view. Also as Namaquan Dune Blesmol, Small Dune Mole-rat.
Ventral view. Also as Cape Dune Blesmol, Large Cape Dune Mole-rat.
Anterolateral view of skeleton crouching in defensive position with mouth open. Also as Cape Dune Blesmol, Large Cape Dune Mole-rat.
Also as African Mole-rat, Common Blesmol, Hottentot Mole-rat, Southern African Mole-rat.
Formerly Cryptomys anselli. Also as Zambian Mole-rat.
Formerly Cryptomys anselli. Also as Zambian Mole-rat.
Formerly Cryptomys darlingi. Also as Darling's Mole-rat.
Formerly Cryptomys darlingi. Also as Darling's Mole-rat.
Formerly Cryptomys mechowi. Also as Angolan Giant Mole-rat, Giant Mole-rat.
Formerly Cryptomys mechowi. Also as Angolan Giant Mole-rat, Giant Mole-rat.
Formerly Cryptomys zechi. Also as Togo Mole-rat. Either USNM 436336 or 436337.
Close-up of head. Also as Cape Blesmol.
Also as Cape Blesmol.
Also as Cape Blesmol.
Close-up of head showing open mouth and incisors. Also as Cape Dune Blesmol, Large Cape Dune Mole-rat.
Front view, in threatening posture. Also as African Mole-rat, Common Blesmol, Hottentot Mole-rat, Southern African Mole-rat.

Image courtesy of the ASM Mammal Images Library

Bathyergidae

  • Genus

    Bathyergus