Eastern Desert Pocket Mouse

Chaetodipus eremicus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Heteromyidae

About

The Chihuahuan pocket mouse is a species of heteromyid rodent found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the desert pocket mouse, but was determined to be a distinct species in 1996, following analysis of its mitochondrial DNA.

Fun Fact

It was formerly considered a subspecies of the desert pocket mouse (C.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Inhabits desert scrubland, preferring areas with soft or sandy soil, although it may occasionally be found in grassland or by river banks.

Diet

Eat grasses when seeds are in short supply.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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