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spiny pocket mouse
Chaetodipus spinatus
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="spiny-pocket-mouse"></speciesfyi-species>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
Chaetodipus
Species
Chaetodipus spinatus
(spiny pocket mouse)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Ratón-de abazones de Baja California
German
Gemeine Rauhaar-Taschenmaus
Similar Species in Chaetodipus
Bailey's pocket mouse
Chaetodipus baileyi
Least Concern
California pocket mouse
Chaetodipus californicus
Least Concern
Chihuahuan Desert Pocket Mouse
Chaetodipus eremicus
Least Concern
Goldman's pocket mouse
Chaetodipus goldmani
Near Threatened
Little Desert Pocket Mouse
Chaetodipus arenarius
Least Concern
Peninsular Pocket Mouse
Chaetodipus rudinoris
Least Concern
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lined pocket mouse
Chaetodipus lineatus
Data Deficient
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hispid pocket mouse
Chaetodipus hispidus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of spiny pocket mouse?
The scientific name of spiny pocket mouse is Chaetodipus spinatus. It belongs to the genus Chaetodipus.
What is the conservation status of spiny pocket mouse?
spiny pocket mouse (Chaetodipus spinatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does spiny pocket mouse belong to?
spiny pocket mouse (Chaetodipus spinatus) belongs to the genus Chaetodipus, which is part of the taxonomic family Heteromyidae.
Is spiny pocket mouse endangered?
No, spiny pocket mouse (Chaetodipus spinatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does spiny pocket mouse belong to?
spiny pocket mouse (Chaetodipus spinatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).
What are the closest relatives of spiny pocket mouse?
The closest relatives of spiny pocket mouse in the genus Chaetodipus include Bailey's pocket mouse, California pocket mouse, Chihuahuan Desert Pocket Mouse, Goldman's pocket mouse, Little Desert Pocket Mouse.
Genus Chaetodipus — 16 Species
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Bailey's pocket mouse
Chaetodipus baileyi
California pocket mouse
Chaetodipus californicus
Chihuahuan Desert Pocket Mouse
Chaetodipus eremicus
Goldman's pocket mouse
Chaetodipus goldmani
Little Desert Pocket Mouse
Chaetodipus arenarius
Peninsular Pocket Mouse
Chaetodipus rudinoris
lined pocket mouse
Chaetodipus lineatus
hispid pocket mouse
Chaetodipus hispidus
narrow-skulled pocket mouse
Chaetodipus artus
Nelson's pocket mouse
Chaetodipus nelsoni
rock pocket mouse
Chaetodipus intermedius
San Diego pocket mouse
Chaetodipus fallax
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spiny pocket mouse
Chaetodipus spinatus
desert pocket mouse
Chaetodipus penicillatus
Sinaloan pocket mouse
Chaetodipus pernix
long-tailed pocket mouse
Chaetodipus formosus
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