Big-eared Woodrat
Neotoma macrotis
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae
About
The big-eared woodrat is a nocturnal rodent of the woodrat genus Neotoma, in the family Cricetidae. Closely related to, and formerly included in the species Neotoma fuscipes, it is endemic to western North America and occurs west and south of the Salinas Valley from the California Coast Ranges south of Monterey Bay to northern Baja California, as well as in the Sierra Nevada, extending north to the South Fork American River.
Fun Fact
This unusual specialization allows them to capitalize on food sources that are both abundant and that lack major competition.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in the southern Sierra Nevada mountains, much of Southern California, and have discontiguous populations in California's central valley.
Diet
Herbivore
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance