Mazama Pocket Gopher
The Mazama Pocket Gopher, Thomomys mazama, is a smooth-toothed pocket gopher restricted to the Pacific Northwest. The species ranges from coastal Washington, through Oregon, and into north-central California.
Subspecies
Subspecies of the Mazama Pocket Gopher include:
- †Thomomys mazama tacomensis - the extinct Tacoma Pocket Gopher
- Thomomys mazama louiei - a critically endangered form from southwestern Washington. The population is estimated as less than 250 individuals.
- Thomomys mazama couchi - a vulnerable form in the Puget Sound area.
- Thomomys mazama pugetensis - a vulnerable form in the Puget Sound area.
- Thomomys mazama tumuli - a vulnerable form in the Puget Sound area.
- Thomomys mazama yelmensis - a vulnerable form in the Puget Sound area.
References
- ^ Linzey, A.V. & NatureServe (Hammerson, G.) (2008). Thomomys mazama. In: IUCN 2008. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 15 March 2009. Database entry includes a brief justification of why this species is of least concern
- Nowak, R. M. 1999. Walker's Mammals of the World, Vol. 2. Johns Hopkins University Press, London.