Little Desert Pocket Mouse

Chaetodipus arenarius

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Heteromyidae

About

The little desert pocket mouse is a species of small rodent in the family Heteromyidae. It is endemic to the Baja California peninsula in Mexico.

Fun Fact

It is endemic to the Baja California peninsula in Mexico.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitat is arid flat areas with scant vegetation and loose, dry, sandy soils but it is also found on slopes and ridges, and even the floors of dried-up riverbeds.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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