Cryptomys


Cryptomys is the genus of mole-rats, endemic to Africa. Most of the species formerly placed in this genus were moved to the genus Fukomys in 2006.

Species

The species currently included in this genus are:
  • Cryptomys hottentotus
  • Cryptomys mahali
  • Cryptomys natalensis
  • Cryptomys nimrodi
  • Cryptomys pretoriae
The following species were formerly in Cryptomys but later moved to the genus Fukomys:
  • Cryptomys amatus
  • Cryptomys anselli
  • Cryptomys bocagei
  • Cryptomys damarensis
  • Cryptomys darlingi
  • Cryptomys foxi
  • Cryptomys kafuensis
  • Cryptomys mechowi
  • Cryptomys ochraceocinereus
  • ''Cryptomys zechi''