Yellow-nosed Cotton Rat

Sigmodon ochrognathus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

The yellow-nosed cotton rat is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is native to Mexico and to the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas in the United States, where it inhabits mountain grassland, scrub, and pinyon-juniper woodland. It is common over much of its wide range and the IUCN considers it to be of "least concern".

Fun Fact

It is common over much of its wide range and the IUCN considers it to be of "least concern".

Quick Facts

Habitat

Native to Mexico and to the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas in the United States.

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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