1,382 observationsLeast Concern
Northern Pocket Gopher
Thomomys talpoides
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Rodentia ›Family: Geomyidae ›Genus: Thomomys
About
The northern pocket gopher (Thomomys talpoides) was first discovered by Lewis and Clark on April 9, 1805 at the mouth of the Knife River, North Dakota. These animals are often rich brown or yellowish brown, but also grayish or closely approaching local soil color and have white markings under chin. They also weigh less than a quarter of a pound (110 grams).
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Northern Pocket Gopher is Thomomys talpoides.
- Northern Pocket Gopher belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Northern Pocket Gopher belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Northern Pocket Gopher belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Northern Pocket Gopher belongs to the order Rodentia.
- Northern Pocket Gopher belongs to the family Geomyidae.
- Northern Pocket Gopher belongs to the genus Thomomys.