Northern Pocket Gopher

Thomomys talpoides

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Geomyidae

About

The northern pocket gopher is a small gopher species native to the western United States and the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, and Manitoba.

Fun Fact

Northern pocket gophers have long rich brown to yellowish brown fur, paler below, with a black patch behind the ear.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitat consists usually of good soil in meadows or along streams; most often in mountains, but also in lowlands.

Diet

Consume these plants, even though gophers do not directly interact with the insects in their habitats.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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