Cofre de Perote Pocket Gopher

Cratogeomys perotensis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Geomyidae

About

The Perote pocket gopher, or Cofre de Perote pocket gopher, is a species of pocket gopher in the family Geomyidae.

Fun Fact

Endemic to Mexico, it is found in the mountains from southern Hidalgo south through Puebla and Veracruz to the volcanic edifices of Cofre de Perote and Pico de Orizaba, the former being the type locality.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

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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