Silky Pocket Mouse

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (동물)

Phylum

Chordata (척삭동물)

Class

Mammalia (포유류)

Order

Rodentia (설치류)

Family

Heteromyidae

Genus

Perognathus

Species

Perognathus flavus (Silky Pocket Mouse)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Ratón-de abazones sedoso

Similar Species in Perognathus

Little Pocket Mouse

Perognathus longimembris

Least Concern

Arizona Pocket Mouse

Perognathus amplus

Least Concern

Merriam’s Pocket Mouse

Perognathus merriami

Least Concern

Plains Pocket Mouse

Perognathus flavescens

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Silky Pocket Mouse?

The scientific name of Silky Pocket Mouse is Perognathus flavus. It belongs to the genus Perognathus.

What is the conservation status of Silky Pocket Mouse?

Silky Pocket Mouse (Perognathus flavus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Silky Pocket Mouse belong to?

Silky Pocket Mouse (Perognathus flavus) belongs to the genus Perognathus, which is part of the taxonomic family Heteromyidae.

Is Silky Pocket Mouse endangered?

No, Silky Pocket Mouse (Perognathus flavus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Silky Pocket Mouse belong to?

Silky Pocket Mouse (Perognathus flavus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).

What are the closest relatives of Silky Pocket Mouse?

The closest relatives of Silky Pocket Mouse in the genus Perognathus include Little Pocket Mouse, Arizona Pocket Mouse, Merriam’s Pocket Mouse, Plains Pocket Mouse.