Orthogeomys
Encyclopedia
Orthogeomys is a genus of rodent
in the Geomyidae family, found in Mexico
, Central America
and Colombia
.
It contains the following species:
Rodent
Rodentia is an order of mammals also known as rodents, characterised by two continuously growing incisors in the upper and lower jaws which must be kept short by gnawing....
in the Geomyidae family, found in Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
, Central America
Central America
Central America is the central geographic region of the Americas. It is the southernmost, isthmian portion of the North American continent, which connects with South America on the southeast. When considered part of the unified continental model, it is considered a subcontinent...
and Colombia
Colombia
Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia , is a unitary constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. The country is located in northwestern South America, bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the...
.
It contains the following species:
- Chiriqui Pocket GopherChiriqui Pocket GopherThe Chiriqui Pocket Gopher is a species of rodent in the Geomyidae family. It is found in Costa Rica and Panama....
(Orthogeomys cavator) - Cherrie's Pocket GopherCherrie's Pocket GopherCherrie's Pocket Gopher is a species of rodent in the Geomyidae family. It is endemic to Costa Rica. It is threatened by habitat loss....
(Orthogeomys cherriei) - Oaxacan Pocket GopherOaxacan Pocket GopherThe Oaxacan Pocket Gopher is a species of rodent in the Geomyidae family. It is endemic to Mexico....
(Orthogeomys cuniculus) - Darien Pocket GopherDarien Pocket GopherThe Darien Pocket Gopher is a species of rodent in the Geomyidae family. It is endemic to Panama....
(Orthogeomys dariensis) - Giant Pocket GopherGiant Pocket GopherThe Giant Pocket Gopher is a species of rodent in the Geomyidae family. It is found in Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico....
(Orthogeomys grandis) - Variable Pocket GopherVariable Pocket GopherThe Variable Pocket Gopher is a species of rodent in the Geomyidae family. It is endemic to Costa Rica, usually in grasslands and tropical forests in higher altitudes up to 8,000 feet...
(Orthogeomys heterodus) - Hispid Pocket GopherHispid Pocket GopherThe Hispid Pocket Gopher is a species of rodent in the Geomyidae family. It is found in Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico....
(Orthogeomys hispidus) - Big Pocket GopherBig Pocket GopherThe Big Pocket Gopher is a species of rodent in the Geomyidae family. It is endemic to Mexico....
(Orthogeomys lanius) - Nicaraguan Pocket GopherNicaraguan Pocket GopherThe Nicaraguan Pocket Gopher is a species of rodent in the Geomyidae family. It is found in Honduras and Nicaragua....
(Orthogeomys matagalpae) - Thaeler's Pocket GopherThaeler's Pocket GopherThe Thaeler's Pocket Gopher is a species of rodent in the Geomyidae family. It is endemic to Colombia....
(Orthogeomys thaeleri) - Underwood's Pocket GopherUnderwood's Pocket GopherUnderwood's Pocket Gopher is a species of rodent in the Geomyidae family. It is endemic to Costa Rica....
(Orthogeomys underwoodi)