Bailey's pocket mouse vs Throat botfly
Chaetodipus baileyi compared with Gasterophilus nasalis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bailey's pocket mouse | Throat botfly |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Diptera (Diptera) |
| Family | Heteromyidae | Oestridae |
| Genus | Chaetodipus | Gasterophilus |
| Species | Chaetodipus baileyi | Gasterophilus nasalis |
Evolutionary Relationship
Bailey's pocket mouse and Throat botfly share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Bailey's pocket mouse
LC — Least ConcernThroat botfly
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bailey's pocket mouse | Throat botfly |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Bailey's pocket mouse
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Throat botfly
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
Bailey's pocket mouse
The Bailey's pocket mouse (Chaetodipus baileyi) is a species in the genus Chaetodipus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Throat botfly
No description available.
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