Wyoming pocket gopher
| Wyoming pocket gopher | |
|---|---|
| Conservation status | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Rodentia |
| Family: | Geomyidae |
| Genus: | Thomomys |
| Species: | T. clusius |
| Binomial name | |
| Thomomys clusius Coues, 1875 | |
The Wyoming pocket gopher (Thomomys clusius) is a species of rodent in the family Geomyidae. It is endemic to the United States.
This animal is approximately 6.5-7.5 inches long and weighs around one to two ounces. It lives underground in tunnels and burrows that are made possible by its digging abilities. It digs with its long nails, and strong front limbs. The Wyoming pocket gopher has tiny ears and eyes that help with digging as well.
The preferred habitat of this animal is in upland soil where spiny greasewood (Glossopetalon spinescens) grows.
References
- ↑ Linzey, A.V. & NatureServe (Clausen, M.K. & Hammerson, G.) (2008). Thomomys clusius. In: IUCN 2008. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved 15 March 2009. Database entry includes a brief justification of why this species is of least concern