Attwater's pocket gopher
A species of Eastern pocket gophers Scientific name : Geomys attwateri Genus : Eastern pocket gophers
Attwater's pocket gopher, A species of Eastern pocket gophers
Scientific name: Geomys attwateri
Genus: Eastern pocket gophers
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Description General Info
Description
Geomys attwateri is a mammal from the family of the sacrifices (Geomyidae). The scientific name of the species was first validly published by Clinton Hart Merriam in 1895.
General Info
Lifespan
3-4 years
Diet
Attwater's pocket gopher's primary diet consists of plant material, with a specific preference for roots and tubers. This species also consumes small amounts of insects and worms encountered while burrowing for its favored vegetation.
Appearance
Attwater's pocket gopher is a medium-sized, subterranean rodent with a cylindrical body and fur that varies from dark to light brown. It is characterized by a small tail, large cheek pouches, and strong forelimbs with large claws for digging. The fur is dense and somewhat rough to touch. There are no significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Attwater's pocket gopher is a solitary creature that constructs complex burrow systems. It is highly fossorial, living primarily below ground and exhibiting a nocturnal lifestyle. This species specializes in subterranean foraging, digging to locate food resources. Notably, its territorial nature leads it to mark its burrows with scent from its glands.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Gnawing mammals Family
Pocket gophers Genus
Eastern pocket gophers Species
Attwater's pocket gopher 
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