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desert pocket mouse
Chaetodipus penicillatus
Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Animals)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordates)
Class
Mammalia
(Mammals)
Order
Rodentia
(Rodents)
Family
Heteromyidae
Genus
Chaetodipus
Species
Chaetodipus penicillatus
(desert pocket mouse)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Ratón-de abazones desértico
German
Große Wüstentaschenmaus
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
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hispid pocket mouse
Chaetodipus hispidus
Least Concern
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lined pocket mouse
Chaetodipus lineatus
Data Deficient
Little Desert Pocket Mouse
Chaetodipus arenarius
Least Concern
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long-tailed pocket mouse
Chaetodipus formosus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of desert pocket mouse?
The scientific name of desert pocket mouse is Chaetodipus penicillatus. It belongs to the genus Chaetodipus.
What is the conservation status of desert pocket mouse?
desert pocket mouse (Chaetodipus penicillatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does desert pocket mouse belong to?
desert pocket mouse (Chaetodipus penicillatus) belongs to the genus Chaetodipus, which is part of the taxonomic family Heteromyidae.
Is desert pocket mouse endangered?
No, desert pocket mouse (Chaetodipus penicillatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does desert pocket mouse belong to?
desert pocket mouse (Chaetodipus penicillatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of desert pocket mouse?
The closest relatives of desert pocket mouse in the genus Chaetodipus include Bailey's pocket mouse, California pocket mouse, Chihuahuan Desert Pocket Mouse, Goldman's pocket mouse, hispid 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
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LC
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desert pocket mouse
Chaetodipus penicillatus
Goldman's pocket mouse
Chaetodipus goldmani
hispid pocket mouse
Chaetodipus hispidus
lined pocket mouse
Chaetodipus lineatus
Little Desert Pocket Mouse
Chaetodipus arenarius
long-tailed pocket mouse
Chaetodipus formosus
narrow-skulled pocket mouse
Chaetodipus artus
Nelson's pocket mouse
Chaetodipus nelsoni
Peninsular Pocket Mouse
Chaetodipus rudinoris
rock pocket mouse
Chaetodipus intermedius
San Diego pocket mouse
Chaetodipus fallax
Sinaloan pocket mouse
Chaetodipus pernix
spiny pocket mouse
Chaetodipus spinatus
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