Nelson's pocket mouse
Chaetodipus nelsoni
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="nelsons-pocket-mouse"></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
Heteromyidae
Genus
Chaetodipus
Species
Chaetodipus nelsoni
(Nelson's pocket mouse)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Ratón-de abazones de Nelson
German
Nelson-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 Nelson's pocket mouse?
The scientific name of Nelson's pocket mouse is Chaetodipus nelsoni. It belongs to the genus Chaetodipus.
What is the conservation status of Nelson's pocket mouse?
Nelson's pocket mouse (Chaetodipus nelsoni) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Nelson's pocket mouse belong to?
Nelson's pocket mouse (Chaetodipus nelsoni) belongs to the genus Chaetodipus, which is part of the taxonomic family Heteromyidae.
Is Nelson's pocket mouse endangered?
No, Nelson's pocket mouse (Chaetodipus nelsoni) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Nelson's pocket mouse belong to?
Nelson's pocket mouse (Chaetodipus nelsoni) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Nelson's pocket mouse?
The closest relatives of Nelson's 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
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LC
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Nelson's pocket mouse
Chaetodipus nelsoni
rock pocket mouse
Chaetodipus intermedius
San Diego pocket mouse
Chaetodipus fallax
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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