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Larson
Golden Moles
Chrysochloris namaquensis
EX. KM-814 ?, 9 Nov. 1936, Witwaters Plateau,
Hamieburg, L. Namagua[illegible], 3500', Shortridge.
114, -, 120, -.
Des. Like C. minor only slightly lighter,
rump dark golden or copper color, back
golden
brownish copper, face light golden, grey below.
Chrysochloris concolor
EX. KM-850 ?, 10 Nov. 1937, NewwoudStelle
C.P. 40 mi. W. of Calvinia , 110, -, 13, - .
High Veld, Top of Van Rhynsdorp Pass, Bokkeveld
Mts.
Des. Above a silver greyish with a purple or maroon
metallic lustre, grey below.
Chrysochloris visagei Br
EX. KM-12720 ?, 29 Oct. 1947,
C.P.
Sonna Farm (Rhenoster River), 54 mi. E. Calvinia
3600', Shortridge, 106, -, 12, - .
Des. A beautiful pale gold color, face
brighter gold.
etc.
Cryptochloiris wintoni
EX. KM-1277, Aug 1939, Port Nolloth, C.P.
C.V.d. Heever.
Small silver yellow mole with a slight
purple lustre, head yellow gold.