Southeastern Pocket Gopher

Geomys pinetis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Geomyidae

About

The southeastern pocket gopher is a species of pocket gopher that is native to the southeastern United States. It occurs in Alabama, Georgia, and Florida, where it is the only pocket gopher.

Fun Fact

Down below are the food chambers and a nest chamber which may contain dried vegetation and plant fibres.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurs in longleaf pine woodland and scrubby sand pine (Pinus clausa) habitats.

Diet

Feed on them show that the gophers do emerge above ground sometimes.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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