Townsend's Pocket Gopher (Megascapheus townsendii) — Data Deficient Mammalia

Townsend's Pocket Gopher

Megascapheus townsendii

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Rodentia · Geomyidae

About

Townsend's pocket gopher is a species of pocket gopher endemic to the northwestern United States.

Fun Fact

Townsend's pocket gopher is a relatively large gopher, measuring 22 to 29 cm (8.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Eats other grasses, alfalfa, and other large rooted plants, including agricultural crops such as potatoes.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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