Facts about the Common Molerats -- Cryptomys hottentotus:

A summary of most interesting statistics (size, gestation...), amazing environmental adaptations & fascinating facts about social habits, etc.

SIZE: Length 15 cm; mass (m) 135 g, (f) 120 g.

COLOUR: Ranges from light yellowish-brown to dark slate-grey, with underparts lighter. In the northern part of the distribution area there is usually a white patch on the forehead.

MOST LIKE: The Cape Molerat - but the common molerat is smaller and it lacks the Cape species' white snout and throat and white eye and ear patches.

HABITAT: A wide variety of terrains, whether the soil is loose and sandy, or heavier, stony and more compact - although they do not burrow in heavy clay.

FOOD:

REPRODUCTION & GESTATION PERIOD:

DISTRIBUTION MAP:

WHERE FOUND:
Kruger National Park (South Africa)
Pilanesberg National Park (South Africa)
Hluhluwe-Umfolozi National Park
Kalahari Gemsbok National Park
Tembe Elephant Park