Little Desert Pocket Mouse
Chaetodipus arenarius
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
(动物界)
Phylum
Chordata
(脊索动物门)
Class
Mammalia
(哺乳動物)
Order
Rodentia
(啮齿目)
Family
Heteromyidae
Genus
Chaetodipus
Species
Chaetodipus arenarius
(Little Desert Pocket Mouse)
Names in Other Languages
German
Kleine 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
Peninsular Pocket Mouse
Chaetodipus rudinoris
Least Concern
Goldman's pocket mouse
Chaetodipus goldmani
Near Threatened
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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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narrow-skulled pocket mouse
Chaetodipus artus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Little Desert Pocket Mouse?
The scientific name of Little Desert Pocket Mouse is Chaetodipus arenarius. It belongs to the genus Chaetodipus.
What is the conservation status of Little Desert Pocket Mouse?
Little Desert Pocket Mouse (Chaetodipus arenarius) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Little Desert Pocket Mouse belong to?
Little Desert Pocket Mouse (Chaetodipus arenarius) belongs to the genus Chaetodipus, which is part of the taxonomic family Heteromyidae.
Is Little Desert Pocket Mouse endangered?
No, Little Desert Pocket Mouse (Chaetodipus arenarius) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Little Desert Pocket Mouse belong to?
Little Desert Pocket Mouse (Chaetodipus arenarius) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of Little Desert Pocket Mouse?
The closest relatives of Little Desert Pocket Mouse in the genus Chaetodipus include Bailey's pocket mouse, California pocket mouse, Chihuahuan Desert Pocket Mouse, Peninsular Pocket Mouse, Goldman's 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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Little Desert Pocket Mouse
Chaetodipus arenarius
Peninsular Pocket Mouse
Chaetodipus rudinoris
Goldman's pocket mouse
Chaetodipus goldmani
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
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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