Sand Hills Pocket Gopher

Geomys lutescens

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Rodentia · Geomyidae

About

Geomys lutescens, also known as the Sand Hills pocket gopher, is a species of pocket gopher native to the western United States. It is a fossorial rodent that inhabits the Mississippi basin. The common name is derived from the type locality of Sand Hills.

Fun Fact

It is a fossorial rodent that inhabits the Mississippi basin.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Native to the western United States (Wyoming, Colorado, South Dakota, and Nebraska).

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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