Botta's pocket gopher vs False Death-Cap
Thomomys bottae compared with Amanita citrina
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Botta's pocket gopher | False Death-Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) |
| Family | Geomyidae | Agaricaceae (Agarics) |
| Genus | Thomomys | Amanita (Amanitas) |
| Species | Thomomys bottae | Amanita citrina |
Conservation Status
Botta's pocket gopher
LC — Least ConcernFalse Death-Cap
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Botta's pocket gopher | False Death-Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Botta's pocket gopher
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
False Death-Cap
Habitat
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Range
Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (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.
False Death-Cap
No description available.
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