Botta's pocket gopher vs slender smoothcap moss
Thomomys bottae compared with Atrichum tenellum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Botta's pocket gopher | slender smoothcap moss |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Bryophyta |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Polytrichopsida (Polytrichopsida) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Polytrichales (Polytrichales) |
| Family | Geomyidae | Polytrichaceae |
| Genus | Thomomys | Atrichum |
| Species | Thomomys bottae | Atrichum tenellum |
Conservation Status
Botta's pocket gopher
LC — Least Concernslender smoothcap moss
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Botta's pocket gopher | slender smoothcap moss |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Botta's pocket gopher
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
slender smoothcap moss
Habitat
Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Range
Found across Europe (6 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.
slender smoothcap moss
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