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Heterogeomys
''Heterogeomys'' is a genus of rodent in the family Geomyidae, found in Mexico, Central America and Colombia. ''Heterogeomys'' are a small genus of rodents commonly known as pocket gophers, though the term applies to all genera within the family Geomyidae. The name pocket gopher was earned for this family because of their fur lined cheek pouches that can be used for carrying food. These pouches can also be turned inside out. Species of ''Heterogeomys'' are regarded as pests, one of less than 5% of rodent species classified as pests, and the history of man's attempts to control their populations reaches back into Mayan times. Despite some efforts to the contrary, populations of ''Heterogeomys'' seem to be on a general upwards trend. Furthermore, all of the species of ''Heterogeomys'' are considered to be of Least Concern in the World Status Key. Taxonomy In 1895, C. H Meriam described 3 genera of pocket gophers: ''Heterogeomys'', ''Macrogeomys'', and ''Orthogeomys''. In th ...
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Heterogeomys
''Heterogeomys'' is a genus of rodent in the family Geomyidae, found in Mexico, Central America and Colombia. ''Heterogeomys'' are a small genus of rodents commonly known as pocket gophers, though the term applies to all genera within the family Geomyidae. The name pocket gopher was earned for this family because of their fur lined cheek pouches that can be used for carrying food. These pouches can also be turned inside out. Species of ''Heterogeomys'' are regarded as pests, one of less than 5% of rodent species classified as pests, and the history of man's attempts to control their populations reaches back into Mayan times. Despite some efforts to the contrary, populations of ''Heterogeomys'' seem to be on a general upwards trend. Furthermore, all of the species of ''Heterogeomys'' are considered to be of Least Concern in the World Status Key. Taxonomy In 1895, C. H Meriam described 3 genera of pocket gophers: ''Heterogeomys'', ''Macrogeomys'', and ''Orthogeomys''. In th ...
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Darien Pocket Gopher
The Darien pocket gopher (''Heterogeomys dariensis'') is a species of rodent in the family Geomyidae. It is occurs in Panama and Colombia. Some authors classify it in the genus ''Orthogeomys'', but recent research has allowed this and its related species to be classified in the genus ''Heterogeomys''. It includes the Thaeler's pocket gopher (''H. d. thaeleri'') endemic Endemism is the state of a species being found in a single defined geographic location, such as an island, state, nation, country or other defined zone; organisms that are indigenous to a place are not endemic to it if they are also found else ... to Colombia as a subspecies. Previously, this subspecies was considered a separate species. References Darien pocket gopher Rodents of Central America Mammals described in 1912 Least concern biota of North America Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Taxobox binomials not recognized by IUCN {{Geomyidae-stub ...
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Cherrie's Pocket Gopher
Cherrie's pocket gopher (''Heterogeomys cherriei'') is a species of rodent in the family Geomyidae. It is found in Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. It is threatened by habitat loss. Some authors classify it in the genus ''Orthogeomys'', but recent research has allowed this and its related species to be classified in the genus ''Heterogeomys ''Heterogeomys'' is a genus of rodent in the family Geomyidae, found in Mexico, Central America and Colombia. ''Heterogeomys'' are a small genus of rodents commonly known as pocket gophers, though the term applies to all genera within the fami ...''. Taxonomy Traditionally, the species is subdivided into three subspecies: * ''Orthogeomys cherriei carlosensis'' (Goodwin, 1934) * ''Orthogeomys cherriei cherriei'' (J. A. Allen, 1893) * ''Orthogeomys cherriei costaricensis'' (Merriam, 1895) Recent study has allowed the identification of a fourth subspecies, previously considered as a separate species: * ''Heterogeomys cherriei mat ...
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Big Pocket Gopher
The big pocket gopher (''Heterogeomys lanius'') is a species of rodent in the family Geomyidae. It is endemic to Veracruz state in eastern Mexico. It has only been found on the southeastern slopes of Pico de Orizaba, at elevations of . Some authors classify it in the genus ''Orthogeomys'', but recent research has allowed this and its related species to be classified in the genus ''Heterogeomys''. References Heterogeomys, Big pocket gopher Endemic mammals of Mexico Natural history of Veracruz Rodents of North America Mammals described in 1905, Big pocket gopher Critically endangered biota of Mexico Critically endangered fauna of North America Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Taxobox binomials not recognized by IUCN {{Geomyidae-stub ...
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Geomys Hispidus
The hispid pocket gopher (''Heterogeomys hispidus'') is a species of rodent in the family Geomyidae. It is found in Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras. Some authors classify it in the genus ''Orthogeomys'', but recent research has allowed this and its related species to be classified in the genus ''Heterogeomys ''Heterogeomys'' is a genus of rodent in the family Geomyidae, found in Mexico, Central America and Colombia. ''Heterogeomys'' are a small genus of rodents commonly known as pocket gophers, though the term applies to all genera within the famil ...''. References Hispid pocket gopher Mammals of Mexico Rodents of Central America Rodents of North America Mammals described in 1852 Least concern biota of North America Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Geomyidae-stub ...
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Underwood's Pocket Gopher
Underwood's pocket gopher (''Heterogeomys underwoodi'') is a species of rodent in the family Geomyidae. It is endemic to Costa Rica. Some authors classify it in the genus ''Orthogeomys'', but recent research has allowed this and its related species to be classified in the genus ''Heterogeomys ''Heterogeomys'' is a genus of rodent in the family Geomyidae, found in Mexico, Central America and Colombia. ''Heterogeomys'' are a small genus of rodents commonly known as pocket gophers, though the term applies to all genera within the famil ...''. References Underwood's pocket Underwood's pocket Rodents of Central America Mammals described in 1931 Least concern biota of North America Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Geomyidae-stub ...
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Hispid Pocket Gopher
The hispid pocket gopher (''Heterogeomys hispidus'') is a species of rodent in the family Geomyidae. It is found in Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras. Some authors classify it in the genus ''Orthogeomys'', but recent research has allowed this and its related species to be classified in the genus ''Heterogeomys ''Heterogeomys'' is a genus of rodent in the family Geomyidae, found in Mexico, Central America and Colombia. ''Heterogeomys'' are a small genus of rodents commonly known as pocket gophers, though the term applies to all genera within the famil ...''. References Hispid pocket gopher Mammals of Mexico Rodents of Central America Rodents of North America Mammals described in 1852 Least concern biota of North America Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Geomyidae-stub ...
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Variable Pocket Gopher
The variable pocket gopher (''Heterogeomys heterodus'') is a species of rodent in the family Geomyidae. It is endemic to Costa Rica, usually being found in grasslands and tropical forests at higher altitudes, up to 8,000 feet. It is threatened by habitat loss, but are sometimes kept as pets in the United States and elsewhere. The gopher typically has soft and dense fur colored blackish on the posterior and pale on the anterior. Its dentition features a longitudinal groove on outer face of each upper incisor. Large specimens range in length from 12 to 19 inches in length and weigh 16 to 35 ounces. Some authors classify it in the genus ''Orthogeomys'', but recent research has allowed this and its related species to be classified in the genus ''Heterogeomys ''Heterogeomys'' is a genus of rodent in the family Geomyidae, found in Mexico, Central America and Colombia. ''Heterogeomys'' are a small genus of rodents commonly known as pocket gophers, though the term applies to a ...
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Chiriqui Pocket Gopher
The Chiriqui pocket gopher (''Heterogeomys cavator'') is a species of rodent in the family Geomyidae. It is found in Costa Rica and Panama. Some authors classify it in the genus ''Orthogeomys'', but recent research has allowed this and its related species to be classified in the genus ''Heterogeomys ''Heterogeomys'' is a genus of rodent in the family Geomyidae, found in Mexico, Central America and Colombia. ''Heterogeomys'' are a small genus of rodents commonly known as pocket gophers, though the term applies to all genera within the fami ...''. References Heterogeomys Gopher, Chiriqui pocket Mammals described in 1902 Least concern biota of North America Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Geomyidae-stub ...
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Orthogeomys Grandis
The giant pocket gopher (''Orthogeomys grandis'') is a species of rodent in the family Geomyidae. It is found in Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras. It is the type species of the genus ''Orthogeomys''; some zoologists also include in this genus species that have recently been placed in ''Heterogeomys ''Heterogeomys'' is a genus of rodent in the family Geomyidae, found in Mexico, Central America and Colombia. ''Heterogeomys'' are a small genus of rodents commonly known as pocket gophers, though the term applies to all genera within the famil ...''. It is long, and in weight. References Giant pocket gopher Mammals of Mexico Rodents of Central America Rodents of North America Giant pocket gopher Giant pocket gopher Least concern biota of North America Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Geomyidae-stub ...
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Orthogeomys
The giant pocket gopher (''Orthogeomys grandis'') is a species of rodent in the family Geomyidae. It is found in Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras. It is the type species of the genus ''Orthogeomys''; some zoologists also include in this genus species that have recently been placed in ''Heterogeomys ''Heterogeomys'' is a genus of rodent in the family Geomyidae, found in Mexico, Central America and Colombia. ''Heterogeomys'' are a small genus of rodents commonly known as pocket gophers, though the term applies to all genera within the famil ...''. It is long, and in weight. References Giant pocket gopher Mammals of Mexico Rodents of Central America Rodents of North America Giant pocket gopher Giant pocket gopher Least concern biota of North America Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Geomyidae-stub ...
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Rodents Of North America
Rodents (from Latin , 'to gnaw') are mammals of the order Rodentia (), which are characterized by a single pair of continuously growing incisors in each of the upper and lower jaws. About 40% of all mammal species are rodents. They are native to all major land masses except for New Zealand, Antarctica, and several oceanic islands, though they have subsequently been introduced to most of these land masses by human activity. Rodents are extremely diverse in their ecology and lifestyles and can be found in almost every terrestrial habitat, including human-made environments. Species can be arboreal, fossorial (burrowing), saltatorial/richochetal (leaping on their hind legs), or semiaquatic. However, all rodents share several morphological features, including having only a single upper and lower pair of ever-growing incisors. Well-known rodents include mice, rats, squirrels, prairie dogs, porcupines, beavers, guinea pigs, and hamsters. Rabbits, hares, and pikas, whose ...
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