The Ghana Mole Rat or Togo Mole Rat (Fukomys zechi) is a species of rodent in the family Bathyergidae. It is endemic to Ghana.
Its natural habitats are moist savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, caves, and arable land.
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