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desert woodrat
Neotoma lepida
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="desert-woodrat"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata
(สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Mammalia
(สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)
Order
Rodentia
(อันดับสัตว์ฟันแทะ)
Family
Cricetidae
Genus
Neotoma
Species
Neotoma lepida
(desert woodrat)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Rata-cambalachera desértica
Similar Species in Neotoma
Arizona Woodrat
Neotoma devia
Least Concern
Mexican woodrat
Neotoma mexicana
Least Concern
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Sonoran Woodrat
Neotoma phenax
Least Concern
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southern plains woodrat
Neotoma micropus
Least Concern
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white-throated woodrat
Neotoma albigula
Least Concern
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dusky-footed woodrat
Neotoma fuscipes
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of desert woodrat?
The scientific name of desert woodrat is Neotoma lepida. It belongs to the genus Neotoma.
What is the conservation status of desert woodrat?
desert woodrat (Neotoma lepida) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does desert woodrat belong to?
desert woodrat (Neotoma lepida) belongs to the genus Neotoma, which is part of the taxonomic family Cricetidae.
Is desert woodrat endangered?
No, desert woodrat (Neotoma lepida) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does desert woodrat belong to?
desert woodrat (Neotoma lepida) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of desert woodrat?
The closest relatives of desert woodrat in the genus Neotoma include Arizona Woodrat, Mexican woodrat, Sonoran Woodrat, southern plains woodrat, white-throated woodrat.
Genus Neotoma — 7 Species
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