Chiriquí Pocket Gopher

Heterogeomys cavator

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Rodentia · Geomyidae

About

The Chiriqui pocket gopher is a species of rodent in the family Geomyidae. It is found in Costa Rica and Panama. Some authors classify it in the genus Orthogeomys, but recent research has allowed this and its related species to be classified in the genus Heterogeomys.

Fun Fact

Some authors classify it in the genus Orthogeomys, but recent research has allowed this and its related species to be classified in the genus Heterogeomys.

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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