🌿Native Nature

Painted Spiny Pocket Mouse

Heteromys pictus

Taxonomy

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

About

The painted spiny pocket mouse (Heteromys pictus) is a species of rodent in the family Heteromyidae. It is found in Mexico and the northern tip of Guatemala. 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 Painted Spiny Pocket Mouse?
The scientific name of Painted Spiny Pocket Mouse is Heteromys pictus.
What is the conservation status of Painted Spiny Pocket Mouse?
The Painted Spiny Pocket Mouse has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Painted Spiny Pocket Mouse belong to?
Painted Spiny Pocket Mouse belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Painted Spiny Pocket Mouse belong to?
Painted Spiny Pocket Mouse belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Painted Spiny Pocket Mouse belong to?
Painted Spiny Pocket Mouse belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Painted Spiny Pocket Mouse belong to?
Painted Spiny Pocket Mouse belongs to the order Rodentia.
What family does Painted Spiny Pocket Mouse belong to?
Painted Spiny Pocket Mouse belongs to the family Heteromyidae.
What genus does Painted Spiny Pocket Mouse belong to?
Painted Spiny Pocket Mouse belongs to the genus Heteromys.