Mexican Woodrat

Neotoma mexicana

Taxonomy

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

About

The Mexican woodrat (Neotoma mexicana) is a medium-sized rat occurring in the United States from Utah and Colorado south through New Mexico and parts of Arizona and Trans-Pecos Texas. Its range continues south in the highlands to Honduras. Although occurring at lower elevations during the Pleistocene, it generally is limited now to highlands supporting open coniferous forests or woodlands. In a few places, it occurs in lower country where lava or boulder fields occur; presumably the...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mexican Woodrat?
The scientific name of Mexican Woodrat is Neotoma mexicana.
What is the conservation status of Mexican Woodrat?
The Mexican Woodrat has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Mexican Woodrat belong to?
Mexican Woodrat belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Mexican Woodrat belong to?
Mexican Woodrat belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Mexican Woodrat belong to?
Mexican Woodrat belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Mexican Woodrat belong to?
Mexican Woodrat belongs to the order Rodentia.
What family does Mexican Woodrat belong to?
Mexican Woodrat belongs to the family Cricetidae.
What genus does Mexican Woodrat belong to?
Mexican Woodrat belongs to the genus Neotoma.