Botta's pocket gopher vs Smooth Flat Sedge
Thomomys bottae compared with Cyperus laevigatus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Botta's pocket gopher | Smooth Flat 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 | Cyperus |
| Species | Thomomys bottae | Cyperus laevigatus |
Conservation Status
Botta's pocket gopher
LC — Least ConcernSmooth Flat Sedge
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Botta's pocket gopher | Smooth Flat Sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Botta's pocket gopher
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Smooth Flat Sedge
Habitat
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Range
Distributed across Chile, Colombia, and Cuba.
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.
Smooth Flat Sedge
No description available.
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