🌿Native Nature

Eastern Woodrat

Neotoma floridana

Taxonomy

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

About

The eastern woodrat (Neotoma floridana), also known as the Florida woodrat or bush rat is a pack rat native to the central and Eastern United States. It constructs large dens that may serve as nests for many generations and stores food in outlying caches for the winter. While widespread and not uncommon, it has declined or disappeared in several areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

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