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San Diego pocket mouse

Chaetodipus fallax

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum
Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class
Mammalia (memeliler)
Order
Rodentia (kemiriciler)
Family
Heteromyidae
Genus
Chaetodipus
Species
Chaetodipus fallax (San Diego pocket mouse)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Ratón-de abazones de San Diego
German San-Diego-Taschenmaus

Similar Species in Chaetodipus

Bailey's pocket mouse
Bailey's pocket mouse
Chaetodipus baileyi
Least Concern
California pocket mouse
California pocket mouse
Chaetodipus californicus
Least Concern
Chihuahuan Desert Pocket Mouse
Chihuahuan Desert Pocket Mouse
Chaetodipus eremicus
Least Concern
Goldman's pocket mouse
Goldman's pocket mouse
Chaetodipus goldmani
Near Threatened
Little Desert Pocket Mouse
Little Desert Pocket Mouse
Chaetodipus arenarius
Least Concern
Peninsular Pocket Mouse
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 San Diego pocket mouse?
The scientific name of San Diego pocket mouse is Chaetodipus fallax. It belongs to the genus Chaetodipus.
What is the conservation status of San Diego pocket mouse?
San Diego pocket mouse (Chaetodipus fallax) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does San Diego pocket mouse belong to?
San Diego pocket mouse (Chaetodipus fallax) belongs to the genus Chaetodipus, which is part of the taxonomic family Heteromyidae.
Is San Diego pocket mouse endangered?
No, San Diego pocket mouse (Chaetodipus fallax) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does San Diego pocket mouse belong to?
San Diego pocket mouse (Chaetodipus fallax) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).
What are the closest relatives of San Diego pocket mouse?
The closest relatives of San Diego 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
LC 🐾
California pocket mouse
Chaetodipus californicus
LC 🐾
Chihuahuan Desert Pocket Mouse
Chaetodipus eremicus
LC 🐾
Goldman's pocket mouse
Chaetodipus goldmani
NT 🐾
Little Desert Pocket Mouse
Chaetodipus arenarius
LC 🐾
Peninsular Pocket Mouse
Chaetodipus rudinoris
LC 🐾
lined pocket mouse
Chaetodipus lineatus
DD 🐾
hispid pocket mouse
Chaetodipus hispidus
LC 🐾
narrow-skulled pocket mouse
Chaetodipus artus
LC 🐾
Nelson's pocket mouse
Chaetodipus nelsoni
LC 🐾
rock pocket mouse
Chaetodipus intermedius
LC
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San Diego pocket mouse
Chaetodipus fallax
LC
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spiny pocket mouse
Chaetodipus spinatus
LC 🐾
desert pocket mouse
Chaetodipus penicillatus
LC 🐾
Sinaloan pocket mouse
Chaetodipus pernix
LC 🐾
long-tailed pocket mouse
Chaetodipus formosus
LC
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