Bailey's Pocket Mouse
Chaetodipus baileyi
C. baileyi is characterized by its relatively large size and very coarse fur with prominent spiny hairs. Its coloration is typically grayish-brown to buffy.
How to identify
C. baileyi is characterized by its relatively large size and very coarse fur with prominent spiny hairs. Its coloration is typically grayish-brown to buffy.
Range
C. baileyi is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, including parts of California, Nevada, Arizona, and Baja California.
Habitat
C. baileyi inhabits arid and semi-arid habitats, including desert scrub, chaparral, and rocky areas.
Similar species
Due to its larger size, C. baileyi is less likely to be confused with smaller Chaetodipus species. However, careful comparison of cranial characteristics is still important for accurate identification.
Name and etymology
Genus
Chaetodipus
Greek for bristle (chaite) foot (pous)
Origin
Sources
- Palmer, Index Generum Mammalium (1904) ↗
Palmer, T. S. 1904. Index Generum Mammalium: a list of the genera and families of mammals. North American Fauna 23. Government Printing Office, Washington. https://doi.org/10.5962/bhl.title.39809
Species epithet
baileyi
Honoring American naturalist and mammalogist, Vernon Bailey
Origin
Honors
Sources
- Wikipedia: Chaetodipus baileyi ↗
“Chaetodipus baileyi.” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bailey's_pocket_mouse
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At a glance
Range
C. baileyi is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, including parts of California, Nevada, Arizona, an…
Habitat
C. baileyi inhabits arid and semi-arid habitats, including desert scrub, chaparral, and rocky areas.
Guide
Mammals of North America
Range map
Approximate range. © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap