Botta's pocket gopher vs Sacatrapo
Thomomys bottae compared with Caperonia palustris
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Botta's pocket gopher | Sacatrapo |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Malpighiales (Malpighiales) |
| Family | Geomyidae | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus | Thomomys | Caperonia |
| Species | Thomomys bottae | Caperonia palustris |
Conservation Status
Botta's pocket gopher
LC — Least ConcernSacatrapo
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Botta's pocket gopher | Sacatrapo |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Botta's pocket gopher
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Sacatrapo
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Range
Found across North America (6 countries) and South America (Brazil, Colombia).
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.
Sacatrapo
No description available.
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