Botta's pocket gopher vs Cord-Root Sedge
Thomomys bottae compared with Carex chordorrhiza
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Botta's pocket gopher | Cord-Root Sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Poales (Grasses) |
| Family | Geomyidae | Cyperaceae |
| Genus | Thomomys | Carex |
| Species | Thomomys bottae | Carex chordorrhiza |
Conservation Status
Botta's pocket gopher
LC — Least ConcernCord-Root Sedge
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Botta's pocket gopher | Cord-Root Sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Botta's pocket gopher
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Cord-Root Sedge
Habitat
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Range
Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).
Botta's pocket gopher
The Botta's Pocket Gopher (Thomomys bottae) is a species in the genus Thomomys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Cord-Root Sedge
No description available.
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