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Botta's Pocket Gopher

Thomomys bottae

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Field Notes

Description:

A small dark brown rodent with very prominent incisors. The head and back have some black markings.

Habitat:

Lives underground. The holes are usually small with loose dirt used as a plug or doorway.

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Botta's pocket gopher

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Botta's pocket gopher

Thomomys bottae

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Southern California Wildlife
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California Native Mammals
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PublishedApril 23, 2013

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