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Volcán de Toluca Pocket Gopher

Cratogeomys planiceps

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Rodentia ›Family: Geomyidae ›Genus: Cratogeomys

About

The Volcan de Toluca pocket gopher (Cratogeomys planiceps), also known as the flathead pocket gopher, Volcán de Toluca pocket gopher, Nevado de Toluca pocket gopher, or the Toluca Volcano pocket gopher, is a species of pocket gopher that is native to south-central Mexico, at upward elevations of 2500–3500 m. It was described by Clinton Hart Merriam in 1895.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Volcán de Toluca Pocket Gopher?
The scientific name of Volcán de Toluca Pocket Gopher is Cratogeomys planiceps.
What is the conservation status of Volcán de Toluca Pocket Gopher?
The Volcán de Toluca Pocket Gopher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Volcán de Toluca Pocket Gopher belong to?
Volcán de Toluca Pocket Gopher belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Volcán de Toluca Pocket Gopher belong to?
Volcán de Toluca Pocket Gopher belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Volcán de Toluca Pocket Gopher belong to?
Volcán de Toluca Pocket Gopher belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Volcán de Toluca Pocket Gopher belong to?
Volcán de Toluca Pocket Gopher belongs to the order Rodentia.
What family does Volcán de Toluca Pocket Gopher belong to?
Volcán de Toluca Pocket Gopher belongs to the family Geomyidae.
What genus does Volcán de Toluca Pocket Gopher belong to?
Volcán de Toluca Pocket Gopher belongs to the genus Cratogeomys.