Idaho pocket gopher
Species of rodent in the family Geomyidae / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Idaho pocket gopher (Thomomys idahoensis) is a species of rodent in the family Geomyidae. It is rather small, with a lightly built skull. Its fur color varies through the body and between individuals. Found in the western United States, it inhabits savannas, shrubland, and grasslands. Individuals live alone in burrows, staying active year-round. Many aspects of its behavior and biology are not well understood. The species is classified as being of least-concern by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.
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Idaho pocket gopher | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Mammalia |
Order: | Rodentia |
Family: | Geomyidae |
Genus: | Thomomys |
Species: | T. idahoensis |
Binomial name | |
Thomomys idahoensis Merriam, 1901 | |
Range of the Idaho pocket gopher in the United States |
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