🌿Native Nature

Mexican Spiny Pocket Mouse

Heteromys irroratus

Taxonomy

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

About

The Mexican spiny pocket mouse (Heteromys irroratus) is a species of rodent in the family Heteromyidae. It is native to Mexico and Texas in the United States where it is found in dry, scrubby habitats. The IUCN has assessed it as being of "least concern". It was formerly placed in the genus Liomys, which is now recognized to be paraphyletic and has been subsumed into Heteromys.

Frequently Asked Questions

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