Jones' Pocket Gopher

Geomys knoxjonesi

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Geomyidae

About

Knox Jones's pocket gopher is a species of pocket gopher found in Texas and New Mexico. This species is named for Dr. J. Knox Jones Jr. (1929–1992), a prolific mammalogist at Texas Tech University.

Fun Fact

It is a relatively small gopher, with a total length of about 24 cm (9.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds on the roots and stems of plants such as yucca, sunflowers, and various grasses.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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