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Eastern Desert Pocket Mouse

Chaetodipus eremicus

Taxonomy

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

About

The Chihuahuan pocket mouse (Chaetodipus eremicus) is a species of heteromyid rodent found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the desert pocket mouse (C. pencillatus), but was determined to be a distinct species in 1996, following analysis of its mitochondrial DNA.

Frequently Asked Questions

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