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Dusky-footed Woodrat

Neotoma fuscipes

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Rodentia ›Family: Cricetidae ›Genus: Neotoma

About

The dusky-footed woodrat (Neotoma fuscipes) is a species of nocturnal rodent in the family Cricetidae. They are commonly called "packrats" or "trade rats" and build large, domed dens that can reach several feet in height. Coyotes and other predators will attempt to prey on these rodents by laying waste to the dens, but the sheer volume of material is usually dissuasive. Occasionally, dusky-footed woodrats will build satellite dens in trees. Although these animals are religiously solitary,...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dusky-footed Woodrat?
The scientific name of Dusky-footed Woodrat is Neotoma fuscipes.
What kingdom does Dusky-footed Woodrat belong to?
Dusky-footed Woodrat belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Dusky-footed Woodrat belong to?
Dusky-footed Woodrat belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Dusky-footed Woodrat belong to?
Dusky-footed Woodrat belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Dusky-footed Woodrat belong to?
Dusky-footed Woodrat belongs to the order Rodentia.
What family does Dusky-footed Woodrat belong to?
Dusky-footed Woodrat belongs to the family Cricetidae.
What genus does Dusky-footed Woodrat belong to?
Dusky-footed Woodrat belongs to the genus Neotoma.