Zambia
Checklist of Endemic Mammal Species
This list of mammal species found exclusively in Zambia is based on the taxonomy used in the Mammal Diversity Database (2020). For further details on possible inaccuracies in the list see Sources & Caveats.
American Society of Mammalogists (2020) Mammal Diversity Database, Version 1.2 http://www.mammaldiversity.org, accessed 24 September 2020. An online version can be found here.
Additional species recognized by the Illustrated Checklist of the Mammals of the World (Lynx) are listed at the bottom of the page.
Rhinolophus
sakejiensis (Chiroptera
- Rhinolophidae) Sakeji Horseshoe Bat
Crocidura
ansellorum (Eulipotyphla
- Soricidae) Ansell's White-toothed Shrew
Crocidura
pitmani (Eulipotyphla -
Soricidae) Pitman's White-toothed Shrew
Fukomys
anselli (Rodentia - Bathyergidae) Zambian Mole Rat
Fukomys
kafuensis (Rodentia
- Bathyergidae) Kafue Mole Rat
Fukomys
micklemi (Rodentia
- Bathyergidae) Micklem's Mole Rat
Additional species recognized by the Illustrated Checklist of the Mammals of the World:
Kobus
kafuensis (Artiodactyla
- Bovidae) Kafue Flats Lechwe
Kobus
smithemani (Artiodactyla
- Bovidae) Black Lechwe