Botta's pocket gopher vs Oak Milk-Cap
Thomomys bottae compared with Lactarius quietus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Botta's pocket gopher | Oak Milk-Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Russulales (Russulales) |
| Family | Geomyidae | Russulaceae |
| Genus | Thomomys | Lactarius |
| Species | Thomomys bottae | Lactarius quietus |
Conservation Status
Botta's pocket gopher
LC — Least ConcernOak Milk-Cap
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Botta's pocket gopher | Oak Milk-Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Botta's pocket gopher
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Oak Milk-Cap
Habitat
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Range
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and 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.
Oak Milk-Cap
No description available.
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