Big-headed mole rat poking head from burrow
Big-headed mole rat (Tachyoryctes macrocephalus)
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Facts – Big-headed mole rat
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Mammalia |
| Order | Rodentia |
| Family | Spalacidae |
| Genus | Tachyoryctes (1) |
Status – Big-headed mole rat
Classified as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List (1).
Description – Big-headed mole rat
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IUCN Red List (October, 2009)
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Big-headed mole rat poking head from burrow
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