Tropical Pocket Gopher

Geomys tropicalis

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Rodentia · Geomyidae

About

The tropical pocket gopher is a species of rodent in the family Geomyidae. It is endemic to Mexico. Its natural habitat is hot deserts. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Fun Fact

The tropical pocket gopher is cinnamon to brown on its back and head.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Restricted to a small area of the Veracruz moist forests, near the southeastern corner of Tamaulipas, Mexico.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Loss
Poaching and Hunting
Human-Wildlife Conflict
Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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