Nelson's spiny pocket mouse
Nelson's spiny pocket mouse (Heteromys nelsoni) is a species of rodent in the family Heteromyidae. It is found in Mexico and Guatemala. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
| Nelson's spiny pocket mouse | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Rodentia |
| Family: | Heteromyidae |
| Genus: | Heteromys |
| Species: | H. nelsoni |
| Binomial name | |
| Heteromys nelsoni Merriam, 1902 | |
Sources
- Cuarón, A.D.; Vázquez, E. (2018). "Heteromys nelsoni". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T10009A22223445. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T10009A22223445.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
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