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Silky Pocket Mouse

Perognathus flavus

Taxonomy

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

About

The silky pocket mouse (Perognathus flavus) is a species of rodent in the family Heteromyidae. It is found in northern and central Mexico and the southwest region of the United States. It is a species of least concern, according to the IUCN, with no known major threats. The silky pocket mouse eats seeds, succulent parts of plants and nuts, and carries food in its cheek pouches. It lives in low valley bottoms with soft soils, among...

Frequently Asked Questions

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