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Tom Larson
Golden Mole
3rd claw large and shovel like, sharp edge and hollowed on inside. Vestigial 4th toe a mere tiny bump at base of 3rd claw.
Amblysomus hottentottus longiceps
EX. Specimen - KM-932 ♀, 7 Mar.1931,
Eremelo, Transvaal, Chivers, 12/,-, /4,-,
Description - a metallic coppery color Color,
darker rufous around where eyes should be, a
yellowish streak running to upper lip, slate
grey hair base on body, below lighter copper
Color.
light
rufous
color