Southeastern pocket gopher
A species of Eastern pocket gophers, Also known as Southeastern gopher Scientific name : Geomys pinetis Genus : Eastern pocket gophers
Southeastern pocket gopher, A species of Eastern pocket gophers
Also known as:
Southeastern gopher
Scientific name: Geomys pinetis
Genus: Eastern pocket gophers
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Description General Info
Description
The southeastern pocket gopher is rather smaller than the plains pocket gopher (Geomys bursarius), with a total length of 260 mm (10.2 in) including a tail of about 86 mm (3.4 in). Males are larger than females and average 176 g (6.2 oz) in weight while the females average 136 g (4.8 oz). The dorsal fur is cinnamon brown with the underparts rather paler and tinged with buff or reddish-yellow. The feet and tail are white or pale buff. As with other members of this family, the external cheek pouches can be turned inside-out for grooming purposes. It is well adapted for living underground with large, protruding incisor teeth, used for tearing at roots, and powerful claws on the forefeet for digging. 
General Info
Lifespan
1-3 years
Diet
Southeastern pocket gopher primarily subsists on plant-based diet, with a predilection for soft, starchy roots and tubers. Adept at foraging, they utilise their large, robust incisors to unearth subterranean food sources with noteworthy proficiency.
Appearance
Southeastern pocket gopher is a small, burrowing rodent with a stout body. It possesses a short, furry tail and strong, clawed forelimbs for excavation. Sporting a coarse fur coat of brownish to pinkish-gray hue, this animal also has darker coloration on the back, tapering off to pale underparts. Notable is its large, furless cheek pouches, used for transporting food. There are no significant visual differences between ages, genders, or subspecies of this animal.
Behavior
Southeastern pocket gopher is a solitary, fossorial species primarily active during twilight hours. Noted for their extensive burrowing system, they forage below ground for roots, tubers, and insects. Unique behavior includes their 'kiss-drums'—a peculiar sound produced by teeth chattering for communication. Remarkably, these individuals display staunch territoriality, diligently plugging burrow entrance to deter intruders.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Gnawing mammals Family
Pocket gophers Genus
Eastern pocket gophers Species
Southeastern pocket gopher 
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