AnAge entry for Cryptomys hottentotus

Classification (HAGRID: 02844)

Taxonomy: Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Mammalia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Rodentia
                Family: Bathyergidae
                    Genus: Cryptomys
Species: Cryptomys hottentotus
Common name: African mole rat

Maximum longevity: 11 years (captivity)
Source: ref. 671
Sample size: Small
Data quality: Questionable
Observations: Considering the longevity of similar species, the maximum longevity of this species could be significantly underestimated.

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