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Desert Pocket Mouse

Chaetodipus penicillatus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Rodentia ›Family: Heteromyidae ›Genus: Chaetodipus

About

The desert pocket mouse (Chaetodipus penicillatus) is a North American species of heteromyid rodent found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. True to its common name, the medium-sized desert pocket mouse prefers sandy, sparsely vegetated desert environments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Desert Pocket Mouse?
The scientific name of Desert Pocket Mouse is Chaetodipus penicillatus.
What is the conservation status of Desert Pocket Mouse?
The Desert Pocket Mouse has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Desert Pocket Mouse belong to?
Desert Pocket Mouse belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Desert Pocket Mouse belong to?
Desert Pocket Mouse belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Desert Pocket Mouse belong to?
Desert Pocket Mouse belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Desert Pocket Mouse belong to?
Desert Pocket Mouse belongs to the order Rodentia.
What family does Desert Pocket Mouse belong to?
Desert Pocket Mouse belongs to the family Heteromyidae.
What genus does Desert Pocket Mouse belong to?
Desert Pocket Mouse belongs to the genus Chaetodipus.