Sinaloan Pocket Mouse

Chaetodipus pernix

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Heteromyidae

About

The Sinaloan pocket mouse is one of 17 species of pocket mice in the genus Chaetodipus. Two subspecies of C. pernix are recognized, C. p. pernix and C. p. rostratus, all are endemic to Mexico.

Fun Fact

The Sinaloan pocket mouse is one of the smallest in the genus Chaetodipus with a total length of less than 200mm.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in the coastal plain of Sinaloa state within Mexico, which extends from southern Sonora to northern Nayarit.

Diet

Diet consists of grains and seeds.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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