Eastern Desert Pocket Mouse
Chaetodipus eremicus
C. eremicus is a relatively small Chaetodipus with coarse fur and some spiny hairs. Its coloration is typically pale grayish-brown to buffy, blending well with the desert…
How to identify
C. eremicus is a relatively small Chaetodipus with coarse fur and some spiny hairs. Its coloration is typically pale grayish-brown to buffy, blending well with the desert environment.
Range
C. eremicus is found in the Chihuahuan Desert region of western Texas, southern New Mexico, and northern Mexico.
Habitat
C. eremicus prefers arid and semi-arid habitats, including desert scrub, rocky slopes, and sandy areas.
Similar species
C. eremicus can be difficult to distinguish from other small Chaetodipus and even some Perognathus species in its range. Careful examination of pelage, size, and cranial features is necessary.
Name and etymology
eremicus: Greek for pertaining to (-icus) the desert (eremos)
At a glance
Range
C. eremicus is found in the Chihuahuan Desert region of western Texas, southern New Mexico, and northern Mexico.
Habitat
C. eremicus prefers arid and semi-arid habitats, including desert scrub, rocky slopes, and sandy areas.
Guide
Mammals of North America
Range map
Approximate range. © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap