Darien Pocket Gopher

Heterogeomys dariensis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Geomyidae

About

The Darien pocket gopher is a species of rodent in the family Geomyidae. It occurs in Panama and Colombia. Some authors classify it in the genus Orthogeomys, but later 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 later research has allowed this and its related species to be classified in the genus Heterogeomys.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to Colombia as a subspecies.

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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