Botta's pocket gopher vs false fox sedge
Thomomys bottae compared with Carex otrubae
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Botta's pocket gopher | false fox 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 otrubae |
Conservation Status
Botta's pocket gopher
LC — Least Concernfalse fox sedge
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Botta's pocket gopher | false fox sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Botta's pocket gopher
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
false fox sedge
Habitat
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Range
Found across Europe (6 countries).
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 fox sedge
No description available.
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