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Pocket Gopher

Thomomys sp.

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33.1468, -117.009

Field Notes

Description:

Several dirt mounds caused by a gopher pushing it up while making his tunnels

Habitat:

Hillside in iceplant in backyard

Notes:

Most likely Botta’s pocket gopher, T. bottae

Reference Links:

Pocket Gophers Management Guidelines--UC IPM

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