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Yellow-faced Pocket Gopher

Cratogeomys castanops

Taxonomy

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

About

The yellow-faced pocket gopher (Cratogeomys castanops) is a species of pocket gopher that is native to shortgrass prairies in the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico. It is the species that lives north of the Southern Coahuila Filter-Barrier (SCFB). Among the different species, the yellow-faced pocket gopher has a small to medium-sized skull. The fossil of this genus was recorded from the pre-Pleistocene Benson Beds of Arizona.

Frequently Asked Questions

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